BJP workers felicitate new Deputy Speaker Yogesh Bhat

BJP workers felicitate new Deputy Speaker Yogesh Bhat

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Jan 14: The District BJP organized a special function to felicitate MLA N. Yogesh Bhat, who was newly elected as the deputy speaker, at the district office of the BJP on Jan 14, Friday.

Karnataka Yakshagana Academy President Kumble Sundar Rao said that the people of DK enjoy a good relationship with one another thanks to the BJP. Stating that Yogesh Bhat became the MLA four times in a row despite his lack of political ambition, he said that the new post has not changed Mr. Bhat in any way and he still has the talent to solve any problem with his communicative skills. He also said that Mr. Bhat has launched some excellent developmental projects, which will soon be completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Bal Bhavan Chairperson Sulochana G. K. Bhat said that even Congress MLAs are in favor of MLA Yogish Bhat becoming the deputy speaker, adding that Mr. Bhat is capable of taking any post given to him.

Referring to Mr. Yogish Bhat as the “Vajapayee of Mangalore,” Shrikar Prabhu said that he always works for the development of his constituency, adding that he had convinced the mayor to procure a sum of Rs. 100 crore for the development of the city.

Receiving the honor, MLA and Deputy Speaker N. Yogesh Bhat said that even a small responsibility should be taken seriously to get excellent results. Promising that he will fulfill both the duties of a deputy speaker as well as those of an MLA, Mr. Bhat said that the state government has promised to help him complete all the development projects launched in DK.

Assuring the gathering that he will make the twin districts models to follow in just 2 years, he said that supporters such as District-in-charge Minister Krishna J. Palemar and BJP President Padmanabha Kottary will help him fulfill his goals. He said that his duties as deputy speaker will consume his time, adding that this will not interfere with his developmental projects.

Stating that senior BJP leader Hanumanth Bhat had prophesied in 1971 that he will one day occupy the speaker’s seat at Vidhana Soudha, he said that the senior leader’s words have today come true.

Monappa Bhandary and Puttur MLA Mallika Prasad also addressed the gathering. The dignitaries on the dais were District-in-charge Minister Krishna J. Palemar, Mayor Rajani Dugganna, Padmanabha Kottary, Nithin Kumar, and others.

A huge procession of BJP activists escorted MLA Yogesh Bhat from Mangalore Airport. A number of supporters congratulated him with a shawl and garlands.