Deterioration of values not confined to politics: Advani at condolence meet

February 15, 2012

Udupi, February 15: Opining that the deterioration of values is not restricted to politics, senior BJP leader and former deputy prime minister L K Advani said that since independence it had been there in each and every field including education and healthcare.

Speaking at the condolence meeting at the Ammani Ramanna Shetty Memorial Hall, here, after paying tributes to departed soul of Dr VS Acharya, he said, as politics was more in the limelight, deterioration of values in politics was discussed more.

“Still, I don't think there had been a great decline of the values in politics. Whatever decline in political values it was at par with the decline of values in the society”, he opined.

“Political leaders like Dr Acharya who had commitment and integrity continued to exist in politics and I hope under Dr Acharya's influence more men of character got pruned in politics'', Mr Advani said.

Former CM B.S. Yedyurappa said that Dr Acharya was the man behind the successful budgets presented by him. He also proposed to build a monument in the memory of Dr. Acharya.

MP Anantha Kumar went one step ahead by proposing to set up an Institute of Financial Development and Parliamentary Affairs in Dr VS Achraya's memory. That institute shall train the representatives of the people like grama panchayath members, MLAs, MPs, Ministers and political administrators on development. “Institute's administrtive office shall be in Bangalore, whereas it shall have its training campus in Udupi-Manipal”, he said.

Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda said that Dr Acharya was a gentleman in politics and never practiced politics of revenge.

BJP State President KS Eshwarappa opined that instead of talking of Dr Achrya's greatness in the meeting it would be better if the people in politics follow his ideals. Former Minister K. Jayaprakash Hegde expressed concern over decline in the reading habits among the politicians and representatives of the people. “Dr Achaya was an exception to it and used to make maximum use Library of the Legislative House”, he said.

Deputy Commissioner MT Reju recalled his last journey with Dr Acharya on Tuesday and said the minister had proposed to set up Electrical Sub Station in Udupi catering to the power needs of Udupi for the next 20 years.

Sangha Pariwar leaders Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, B Somashekhar Bhat, Gujjadi Prabhakar Nayak and others also spoke. Thousands of people paid their tribute to the soul of their departed leader.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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