Poojary loyalists sidelined while choosing Congress candidates, alleges Vijaykumar Shetty

Poojary loyalists sidelined while choosing Congress candidates, alleges Vijaykumar Shetty

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 01 2019: The Congress party in Mangaluru is embattled  following ticket distribution for the upcoming MCC elections.  Some Congress leaders including former Suratkal MLA Vijaykumar Shetty who addressed a press meet  here on November 1, Friday  said  the supporters of senior leader Janardhana Poojary have been systematically sidelined and that four former mayors have been denied tickets.

 

Shetty also alleged that some leaders with vested interests were putting at stake the aims and objectives of the party.

Shetty said  former mayor Gulzar Banu has been neglected in her own constituency and  regretted that her son has been jailed over the issue of assault on a former MLA. Even former mayors Mahabala Maarla and Purandardas Kulur have been denied tickets despite them striving hard for the party, he added.

He also said former MLAs ruled the roost in choosing candidates.

Another leader Kallige Taranath Shetty who was also present said  former mayor Purandardas Kulur though was assured a B Form, was denied ticket in the last minute forcing them to convene the press meet.

Shetty at the same time,  exuded confidence of the party’s win in the elections. "We will wait until the announcement of results on November 14 and will later question state leaders on the injustice meted out during ticket distribution," he said.

Former mayor Purandardas Kulur was also present among others.