Ramanagara/Channapatna: Addressing a campaign rally in Channapatna, NDA candidate Nikhil questioned “Did people ask for the 5 Guarantees? The milk support prices and incentives have been withheld. During the second wave of COVID, Kumaranna (H.D. Kumaraswamy) distributed ration kits to every family in Ramanagara and Channapatna. Congress leaders Mahadevappa, Ningoo Free… Kaka Patil, Ningoo Free… This is a valuable lesson for people on what happens when you trust Congress”, he said angrily.
Give me one chance
“They defeated me in two elections with conspiracies; give me one chance. In Ramanagara, they used gifts to defeat me. Even now, they may come at 4 a.m. with coupons. They hand out ration card coupons. Is this Congress leaders’ idea of a gift?” he criticized.
“Former Prime Minister Deve Gowda laid the foundation for the irrigation project. In places like Sattegala and Manchinabele, Kumaraswamy has been chosen to create permanent irrigation projects.”
“Kumaranna sanctioned a fund of over ₹1,500 crore for the development of Channapatna. He initiated numerous development projects in the taluk. In the first phase, he contributed ₹150 crore for establishing the silk market”, he shared.
“Critics say, “Born in Hassan, what is his connection to Ramanagara?” But whether in power or not, we maintain a strong connection with the people. Numerous developmental works across Ramanagara district were done during Kumaranna’s tenure. An employment fair was held in Mandya, which wasn’t limited to Mandya alone. Out of the 158 companies that attended, 1,200 people gained employment”, he noted.
Employment for 25,000 people
“He mentioned that a series of meetings are being held to set up industries between Ramanagara and Mandya, which will create job opportunities for 25,000 people. Kumaraswamy waived farmer loans. We’re bringing industries to this region to create jobs”, he stated.
“I am here to work alongside you as your own son. May your blessings be with me,” he appealed.
