DVS addresses reporters at Press Club

DVS addresses reporters at Press Club

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, August 14: Speaking at a Meet the Press programme held at Press Club today, CM D. V. Sadananda Gowda spoke of the important role played by the media in controlling anti social elements and upholding democratic values. 

Further speaking on the importance of the media, he said that the media bears the responsibility of acting as the whistle blower whenever things go wrong. He also remarked that he refrains from addressing the media unnecessarily because unnecessary statements in media reports tend to get wrongly interpreted.

He also informed that he would set aside an hour every week to meet the press, adding that he has instructed his office to make notes of media reports and to sort out issues related to social welfare. Mr. Gowda also revealed his plans of inviting opposition leaders such as Revanna, Motamma, Siddaramaiah, M. C. Nanaiah, and others to his press meets on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. 

He also instructed various departments to ensure that deprived sections of society got government benefits without delay. Stating that his success depends on the efficacy of various officials, he urged them to deal with all pending files without delay. He urged the police department to respect the public and the public to respect police officers. 

Since the CM also holds the finance portfolio, he said that he will give top priority to his hometown of DK while releasing funds for various projects. He also said that he will consider giving more power to the Lokayukta. 

District-in-charge Minister Krishna J. Palemar, Deputy Speaker Yogish Bhat, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, DK District Working Journalists’ Union President P. B. Harish Rai, Secretary Shreenivas Indaje, and others were also present. 

Manohar Prasad, the senior journalist, spoke on the occasion. Reporter Ravindra Shetty was the MC. 

The CM had visited Kadri Shri Manjunatha Temple at 7:00 a.m., after which he visited Kudroli Shri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, Guruvana Shri Durga Kshetra, and Shri Venkataramana Temple in Car Street. 

He plans to visit Kateel Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple in the afternoon and will leave for Bangalore at 3:50 a.m. by special flight.