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‘BJP that emotionally used fishermen to come to power has ignored them’
Former fisheries Minister Pramod Madhwaraj on Thursday alleged that the BJP that came to power in the State and at the Centre with the help of fishermen has ignored the community when it was hit hard by COVID-19.
Notwithstanding whether the sops announced by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Friday would reach the targeted group, it was painful that a large proportion of vulnerable sections in society, including the fishermen, have been ignored, he said. Marine fishing has been the backbone of the three coastal districts and its woes have only amplified after the lockdown.
Pramod Madhwaraj seeks bailout package for fishermen
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He says BJP govt. has let them down during pandemic
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Former Fisheries Minister Pramod Madhwaraj addressing a press conference at Congress Bhavan in Mangaluru on Thursday. | Photo Credit:
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He says BJP govt. has let them down during pandemic
Former Fisheries Minister Pramod Madhwaraj on Thursday alleged that the BJP government that came to power in the State and at the Centre with the help of fishermen has ignored the communityhit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notwithstanding whether the sops announced by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Friday would reach the targeted group, it was painful that a large proportion of vulnerable sections including fishermen have been ignored, he said. Marine fishing has been the backbone of the three coastal districts and its woes have only amplified after the lockdown.
‘It is government’s responsibility to ensure their well being’
Former Minister and senior Congress leader B. Ramanath Rai on Wednesday urged the government to immediately provide ration kits to the poor in view of the lockdown.
Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Rai said it was easy to enforce the lockdown. However the same would result in untold misery to the working class. It was the government’s responsibility to ensure their well-being, Mr. Rai said, and noted migrant workers were the most vulnerable.
He urged the government to waive utility bills, including power, water, and telephone, during the lockdown as people would not have the earning capacity. Some States have already waived such bills and Karnataka should follow the same.
Action sought to protect Sasihiltu beach
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The beach has been promoted as a destination for surfing
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The beach has been promoted as a destination for surfing
Former Moodbidri MLA and former Minister K. Abhayachandra Jain and former members of Haleyangadi Gram Panchayat on Tuesday sought urgent intervention of the State government to protect the pristine Sasihiltu beach, which is gradually getting eroded following sea erosion over the years.
The beach, which is about 7 km from the Haleyangadi Junction on the NH 66, has been promoted as a destination for surfing. With the beach being close to confluence of Nandini and Shambhavi rivers with the sea, the waves were found to be moderate and conducive for surfing.