Eshwarappa flags off motorcycle rally ahead of Yuva Jagruthi Samavesha

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May 21, 2012

Mangalore, May 21: KS Eshwarappa, BJP state unit president on Monday flagged off a motorcycle rally as part of the Yuva Jagruthi Samavesha organised by the state BJP Yuva Morcha in the city on Tuesday.

He also participated at the inaugurated the 'Yuva Disha' an exhibition to evoke spirit of patriotism and national integrity among the youth, at Nehru Maidan.

Speaking on the occasion, he said the corruption charges are faced by not only the BJP leaders but also the leaders from all political parties. BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa too has been facing corruption charges, he said.

In case he is proven guilty, then the Party must not be held responsible for his misdeeds. Rather he is solely responsible for the mistakes he has committed, he said.

In the backdrop of corruption charges against Yeddyurappa and other party leaders, he said that all he can do is to pray that the leaders come out clean of the charges.

“If they are facing corruption charges, it does not mean they are culprits. There are chances of them coming out clean,” said Eshwarappa.

Appreciating the attempt of BJP Yuva Morcha for organising the state-level youth convention, he said that such conventions help to show the right path to youth who are disappointed with the latest political developments.

Inaugurating the exhibition, Capt Brijesh Chowta said that at a time when the Central government is suspecting the military officers for various reasons, the fact that Yuva Morcha has chosen him, a military officer, to inaugurate the programme would boost the confidence of the servicemen. “I would dedicate this honour as a tribute to the Indian soldiers,” he said.

Violation

The BJP Yuva Morcha who participated in the rally brazenly violated traffic law without wearing proper protective headgear while riding motorcycle in the city.

City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said that police would look into the issue.

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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.

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