Pak comment: Ramya hits back at BJP protesters, points fingers at Modi, RSS

August 22, 2016

Mandya, Aug 22: BJP workers in Mandya protested against film star-turned-politician after she rebutted Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's comment that “going to Pakistan is like going to hell”.

Ms. Ramya, who visited Pakistan to attend SAARC conference recently, said the ground-level situation in the country was different.

Reacting to her comments, former BJP State president Pralhad Joshi asked her to go to Pakistan, and BJP leader Jaggesh said she was issuing such statements to appease her party's national leadership.

The former Mandya MP is also being trolled on social media for the last three days following her comment.

Participating in an ABVP protest against anti-nationalism, Jaggesh said: "People who have not studied and don't have any experience are praising Pakistan. They should be given a peace prize, maybe a Nobel. They should also be allowed to stand next to Bill Clinton and take photos."

Not stopping there, Jaggesh described those supporting anti-national sentiments as 'mosquiotoes and bedbugs', and that they should be destroyed with poison. Ramya reacted with a tweet that read: "Ouch! That hurts!"

She also sarcastically tweeted a report about RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat saying Pak is our brother' government must work to improve ties'. Her tweet said: “Mohan Bhagwatji of the RSS says that Pakistan is India's brother :) & @narendramodi famous visit to pak we all know (sic).”

Ramya supporters react

Meanwhile, Ramya's supporters on social media have questioned the double standard of BJP, which remained silent when Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar raised Pakistan Zindabad slogan.

“Ramya never raised Pakistan Zindabad slogan like pro-BJP guruji. She just said that all Pakistanis are not bad,” they said, reminding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Islamabad visit without invitation.

“Last year RSS said Pakistan is “our brother”. Before that L K Advani praised Pakistan founder Jinnah. Several BJP leaders praised Pakistan on different occasions. But when a true Indian like Ramya gives a statement, they ask her to go to Pakistan,” said one of her follower.

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Wa wa Fantastic You Criminal Looters RSS, your criminal leaders went there now telling very bad lies our great leader Ramya Banu!!!! Bap Ray Bap no good Criminaljees, you never become Nationalist of Hindustan. Gangasara bai Naren where are you man what your sister says, Still you in Snake Land (Thailand) or Gangasara land do not hide bhai come forward your Criminal Looters are in danger situation.

Baloochistan people are good as Modi and Bhakts accepted. When Ramya said something, bakts got angry.
Mutalik hoist Pakistan flag at Indian soil, bhakts get quiet, bhakts on street on rumor for azadi slogan at amnesty program.
Terror attacking Muslim cow trader, bhakts happy and they gone quiet when Praveen poojary got killed by same terror..
Bhakts happy for beef exporting and opposing beef consuming in India.

@rikaz u feel proud of women's medal earned in rio, in the same way u dont support the girls for sports. what i should call this women's downfall? :)

India got one silver medal and a bronze.....Women's power....BJP don't realize that.....

akkavre nimge edu beka, sumne picturalli dance madi mai kai torisidre hana baruthe bidi .

Ramya just wanted the publicity for next election, idea given by congo high command.

Good one Ramya mam. proud of you

nothing wrong in ramya's statement but have ever even one pak politician said the same to india!! because they washed out hindus from their country and they dont need them, in a opposite statement it will benefit ramya.

Rahul ji sambalo apki ramya ko, kya kya bakh rahi he,

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QR-code tips power Mangaluru's major drug bust: 25 arrested in 2 weeks

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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