Three-time Member of Parliament (MP) from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) P. C. Mohan is searching for re-election from Bengaluru Central constituency. The Hindu caught up with him for a chat amidst his busy marketing campaign schedule.
Having served three phrases, are you dealing with anti-incumbency? Also, how do you win as a BJP candidate in a constituency dominated by minorities?
I’m a performer, and I’ve been accessible to my voters all these years. So, I’m not dealing with anti-incumbency. I’m an individual who takes all communities alongside. Everyone votes for me based mostly on my efficiency.
What are your achievements? What will you concentrate on for those who win once more?
In the primary time period, I couldn’t do a lot because the UPA, led by Congress, was in energy. In the final two phrases, I’ve labored arduous for coordination between Union and State governments. I ensured that the suburban rail venture takes off. Prime Minister did the groundbreaking ceremony for a venture that was conceived round 40 years in the past. Work on two traces has begun. There had been many hurdles for the Byappanahalli-Whitefield line of Namma Metro, which additionally I’ve labored arduous to smoothen. This time, I’ll full the suburban rail venture, new metro traces and rejuvenation of lakes.
Commuters are sad over delays in each suburban and metro tasks.
While Central Government sanctions and funds these tasks, the Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) executing these tasks are headed by officers of the State Government. All the three metropolis MPs have been demanding appointment of a full-time Managing Director to KRIDE, which is executing the suburban rail venture. But the State Government hasn’t made the appointment. Central Government has offered sanctions and funds on time. and therefore, can’t be blamed for the delay.
The constituency homes town’s tech hall, that are reeling from a extreme water disaster. The Congress has accused BJP MPs of not getting clearance for the Mekedatu balancing reservoir, which they argue would forestall such a disaster. Why hasn’t the Union Government cleared the venture?
Let Congress persuade the DMK authorities in Tamil Nadu to withdraw their objections to Mekedatu venture. The Union Government will clear the venture in no time.
Bengaluru Central constituency has a big inhabitants of city poor. Won’t the State Government’s assure schemes impression your possibilities this time?
Owing to these schemes, improvement has come to a standstill in Bengaluru. In the final 11 months, this authorities has not taken up any improvement work within the metropolis. This authorities has no money to even fill potholes.
Are you searching for votes within the identify of P.C. Mohan or Narendra Modi?
I’m asking folks to vote for me, and in addition proudly asking votes based mostly on the achievements of the final 10 years of the Narendra Modi-led authorities. Can Chief Minister Siddaramaiah search votes within the identify of Rahul Gandhi? Congress leaders are jealous that we’ve a towering nationwide chief like Mr. Modi.
