It's real, actor Upendra to launch political party

DHNS
August 12, 2017

Bengaluru, Aug 12: Popular Kannada actor ‘Real Star’ Upendra, who is all set to test political waters this time in real life, on Friday said his move is a humble effort to empower people in a democracy.

In an audio circulated to media houses and posted on social media, Upendra raises questions about the attitude of elected representatives, whom he refers to as “people’s servants” and living on the taxes paid by the common man.

In the 13-minute audio monologue, Upendra says his new party will not hold rallies or any campaigns. “Satyameva Jayate” will be slogan of the new political outfit.

“There won’t be any publicity like other parties have - no banners, no posters, no rallies and no traffic jams, no caste...I will reach out to you with the help of truth. This is just an attempt.” Upendra had indicated his intentions to step into the political arena at least twice--- first in 2010 and later in 2014. Most of Upendra’s movies have political satire in them. In the movie Super, he becomes the chief minister. The actor has once again made public his political intentions this time when Assembly polls are hardly eight months away. “The need of the hour is not Rajakiya (politics), but Prajakiya (democracy)”, he says in the audio.

He blames himself and people for the present political, economical and social situation. He feels that there should be a test for people before they are given tickets to contest elections. It should be made mandatory that they work between 9 am and 6 pm for the people everyday after being elected. In the audio, he blames the existing political system for not addressing issues such as Cauvery, Kalasa-Banduri disputes, farmers suicide among others. Somebody has to take the responsibility to bring in a change. “I am ready to take up the responsibility,” he says.

The day also witnessed speculation that Upendra will be joining the BJP in the presence of party national president Amit Shah on Saturday. Shah will be on a three-day visit to the state from Saturday.

Upendra has been invited for a ‘meet of intellectuals’ with about 400 eminent people for an interaction with Shah being organised at a star hotel on Saturday evening. Incidentally, Upendra was associated with the ABVP when he was a student at APS College of Commerce in Basavanagudi.

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March 28,2024

Mangaluru, Mar 28: Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Mullai Muhilan MP has warned the individuals and political parties against the poll code violations during private events. 
 
“Private events such as marriages, birthdays, housewarming ceremonies, and other non-political programmes do not require any permission. However, one should ensure that there is no violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) at these functions. Permission is needed if the events are attended by politicians or candidates,” the DC said. 

He said that these gatherings will be under the surveillance of MCC teams, as there are chances of luring voters by campaigning and supplying food, said the DC. The district has 38,386 new voters, of which, 19,619 are men.

He said that the notification of election in Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency will be issued soon, and the filing of nominations will be held between 11 am and 3 pm till April 4. 

Only five persons, including the candidate, will be allowed to enter the returning officer’s chamber to submit the nominations. A facilitation centre will be opened at the DC’s office. 

The expenditure of the candidate will be counted from the day the candidate files the nomination.

The DC said that the district is not an expenditure-sensitive constituency. Assistant expenditure observers and expenditure observers will monitor the expenditure of the candidates. An expenditure book will be provided to the candidate to record expenditure incurred, he explained.

Further, he said that no election materials can be printed without the name and address of the publishers, and the number of copies printed. Separate permission should be availed for procession prior to the submission of nomination papers from the ARO office, through the single-window system.

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March 21,2024

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Mangaluru: A man from Dakshina Kannada was duped of Rs 2.5 lakh after he was promised a Poland visa.

In a complaint, a resident of Belthangady, stated that the accused, Manoj, had promised a job for his son in Poland. 

Between May 22 of last year and March 19, he handed over Rs 2.2 lakh in various phases, citing different reasons.

However, since the accused failed to provide a visa or return the money, a case was registered at the Dharmasthala police station under IPC sections 417 and 420.

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March 16,2024

Mangaluru: In the wake of complaints regarding middlemen menace, sleuths of Lokayukta on Friday, March 15, conducted a raid at the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority. 

The Lokayukta team found unaccounted money and several files, which were not disposed of for a long period.

Lokayukta SP CA Simon said that the Lokayukta has received complaints that middlemen have been interfering in the MUDA office, and files pertaining to the public are not being cleared on time.

A raid that commenced in the evening on March 13, lasted for 18 hours. During the raid, Lokayukta officials found cash in a bag in MUDA office, and also with officials and others. MUDA officials could not inform the source of money found in their office, the SP said.

Further, he said that many people gathered at the MUDA office during the Lokayukta raid, and have raised complaints about the harassment at the urban development authority. “We have gathered evidence for MUDA officials carrying out file disposal processes through brokers on phone calls. The investigation on the MUDA network will be continued,” he said.

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