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Congress MLAs H.P. Manjunath (centre) and Yathindra Siddaramaiah (left) at a press conference in Mysuru on Sunday. Mysuru District Congress Committee President B.J .Vijaykumar (right) is also seen. | Photo Credit:
M.A. Sriram
Congress MLAs representing Hunsur and Varuna Assembly constituencies in Mysuru H.P. Manjunath and Yathindra Siddaramaiah respectively have accused Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa of practising nepotism in the release of funds for developmental works in their respective constituencies.
Addressing a press conference in Mysuru, both the Congress MLAs cited instances of the State government approving works allegedly favoured by the Chief Minister’s family members or close relatives while blocking release of funds sought for the overall development of the people in the two MLAs’ constituencies.
Will not allow illegal mining in Mandya, says MP Sumalatha Ambarish
I am here to protect Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, the lifeline of several districts in the State. As promised to Mandya voters during my election campaign, I will not allow illegal quarrying that will endanger the century-old Dam which has been constructed by rulers of Mysore.” This is what Sumalatha Ambarish, Lok Sabha Member from Mandya and wife of noted actor-cum-politician, late M.H. Ambarish, told Star of Mysore. Recently in the Lok Sabha, she raised the issue of illegal mining and stone quarrying in the vicinity of KRS. In a free-wheeling chat with Star of Mysore, the MP shared her experience in the Lok Sabha, about blueprint for Mandya development, pursuing film career and marriage of her son. Excerpts. Ed