Moily thanks Udupi-Chikmagalur voters for rejecting BJP

March 25, 2012

Udupi, March 26: Union Minister for Corporate Affairs M Veerappa Moily accused the BJP government of appeasing the minority sects with the announcement of funds in crores for their welfare.

He was speaking at the thanks giving programme organised by Udupi District Congress Committee to thank the voters and Congress workers, at Royal Garden, Kalsanka here on Sunday.

“After corrupting officials, MLAs and Ministers, BJP tried to bribe the voters. If the voter turns corrupt the democracy would have been at risk. Fortunately voter did not yield to their bribe and rejected BJP,” he said adding “Congress believed in a politics of inclusiveness. It takes into fold people all religions, castes and sects. In fact this is the strength of the party,” he added.

Speaking on the occasion Opposition leader in the Karnataka Assembly Siddaramiah.said the BJP government in the state, which has been boasting of presenting a Rs one lakh crore budget, had put the people of the state in to a debt trap of Rs 1,20,000 crores.

“In 2005-06 the debt stock of the state was at only Rs 49,000 crores. After the BJP government came to power Rs 60,000 crores debt was added. For the academic year 2012-13 alone, a debt of Rs 22,000 crore was added in the budget taking the debt stock to Rs 1,20,000 crores. Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, who presented the budget should have explained his budget',” Mr. Siddaramiah said.

He said that people's verdict in Udupi-Chikmagalur by-election is a foreword to people of the state overcoming the curse of BJP rule.

Former Minister CM Ibrahim in his address demanded the Central government to bring in a law to dispose the cases pertaining to corruption within three months and put the corrupt behind bars. That law should empower the government to seize all the wealth earned through corrupt means.

Member of Parliament K Jayaprakash Hegde said that under the leadership of Oscar Fernandies all Congress leaders and workers alike got united to make him win the election. He thanked Sonia Gandhi for giving him a party ticket, though he lost two previous elections. He called upon the partymen to get ready for Udupi CMC and Kundapura TMC elections due.

KPCC President Dr G Parameshwar said that through this election Congress has learnt a lesson that if the leaders put forth a united fight, workers will take them to victory. He called upon the Congressmen to reestablish connectivity with the voters and get get ready for the forthcoming assembly election.

AICC General Secretary Oscar Fernandes, Union Minister KH Muniyappa, RV Deshpande, DK Shivakumar, Tejaswini, Gopal Poojary, Pramod Madhwaraj and others were present.

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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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