Cong workers raise 'donations' for BJP dissidents
Davanagere (KTK): It was a different march
of sorts to raise 'donations' by Congress activists here.
This 'fund' raising drive was not for the
flood-battered, but for dissidents in ruling BJP in Karnataka,
camping at Hyderabad and Goa, seeking removal of Chief
Minister B S Yeddyurappa.
As the activists of youth Congress went through the
city's main thoroughfares, donors made offerings like bottles
of whisky, brandy, beer, live chicken and even cash.
"Some legislators instead of toiling for flood-hit
people are enjoying in resorts at Hyderabad and Goa for
political power. So we decided to contribute to the
legislators' expenses at resorts. Hence we are collecting
funds," K G Shivakumar, a city municipality councillor, said.
About 60 legislators supporting Reddy brothers-- Tourism
Minister G Janardhana Reddy and Revenue Minister G Karunakara
Reddy-- and their associate Health Minister B Sreeramulu,
who are spearheading the oust-Yeddyurappa campaign, are
camping at Hyderabad and Goa.
They alleged the political crisis has hit the flood
relief measures in the state, parts of which were ravaged by
unprecedented rains few weeks ago.
Bureau Report