Modi's demonetisation drive will destroy BJP, predicts Poojary

November 15, 2016

Mangaluru, Nov 15: Demanding the immediate withdrawal of the demonetisation scheme, B Janardhana Poojary, a former Union Minister of State for Finance has warned the Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the move would destroy Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mr. Poojary, who had appreciated the demonetisation the very next day of the PM's unexpected announcement, on Tuesday took a U-turn and said that the lack of preparations to roll it out has considerably affected the common man.

The scheme was launched without any homework and without having adequate stock of alternative currencies, he said. He said that considering several “failed” promises of Mr. Modi, there is genuine doubt now whether everything would be all right by December 30.

The daily wage earners, labourers, small-time farmers, students, businessmen and a host of other sections of people are forced to stand in long queues before banks and post offices to exchange or deposit currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination in their possession. This is depriving them of opportunity to go about their daily business and earn a livelihood and further aggravating their situation, he said, adding the PM is shedding crocodile tears for the affected.

Exhorting PM Modi and finance minister Arun Jaitley to read the IT Act, Poojary said Sections 276 (A) and 276 (B) of this act has clearly laid down steps on how to deal with the issue of black money and counterfeit currency.

Wondering if PM and his team of advisors are not aware of this provision in the Act, he sought to know how many people have been prosecuted and jailed using this available provision and added that the nation is awaiting his answer to this poser.

Pointing that the demonetization drive has made India a laughing stock among comity of nations, Poojary said foreigners visiting India especially tourists are busy striving to lay their hands on legal currency in major tourist centres.

Asking if the PM is oblivious to all these facts, Poojary said Modi willy-nilly has given the opposition that is closing ranks on the issue, a 'Brahmastra' to target him and his government in the forthcoming winter session of Parliament.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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