Mysore/Mysuru: Training his guns yet again on previous Mysuru DC Rohini Sindhuri, BJP leader from Hassan and former Minister A. Manju questioned Rohini why she failed to register even a single case when she was Mysuru DC against the land scams in Mysuru which she is alleging now.
Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur road this morning, Manju asserted that he was here not to speak on behalf of or against anyone, but only about the wrong steps and publicity seeking attitude of the previous Mysuru DC.
Reacting to BJP MLC A.H. Vishwanath’s remarks that political leaders from other districts, especially from Hassan, were speaking about Rohini after she took up investigation of alleged land scams in and around Mysuru, Manju said that he has come here to tell about the IAS Officer’s (Rohini) other face.
Stating that the people of Mysuru have thought that Rohini is an honest and sincere officer, Manju claimed that it is not to be as she is more publicity-oriented rather than being practical.
Terming Rohini’s contention that she was transferred out of Mysuru for unearthing the land scam as false, Manju wondered why the officer had not acted immediately against the land mafia alleged by her, as she had every power to act as the DC of Mysuru.
Citing an example, where Rohini as Hassan DC earlier had failed to even come out of her car when she visited a lake rejuvenation site, Manju maintained that such acts of Rohini casts doubts about her commitment for saving water bodies.
Claiming that he is for acting against land mafia anywhere in the State, Manju said that as BJP MLA from Arakalgud in 1999 and speaking at an Assembly session, he had demanded immediate action on T.M. Vijaya Bhaskar’s Report on Government land encroachment in Mysuru and surrounding areas.
Arguing that action on the recommendations of all Government constituted committees should be taken as and when the reports are submitted to the Governments that are in power at that point of time, the BJP leader said that the ongoing land rows, not only in Mysuru, but also elsewhere in the State, are the result of prolonged inaction by the Government.
Coming back to MLC Vishwanath’s remarks that a leader from Hassan had commented on Rohini Sindhuri in Mysuru, Manju said that it is unfortunate that Vishwanath made a reference to him. Recalling that he, Vishwanath and MP Sreenivasa Prasad grew up in politics together in the Youth Congress decades ago, he said that perhaps Vishwanath may have forgotten this.
One mans biased views must be completely discounted against the public perception of DC Rohini Sinduri. This politician seems to have some “axe to grind” to make all kinds of allegations and thinks that the people are fools to believe him. He must also understand that he is an MLA only because people gave him the power and the same people can also take it away. Accusing the ex DC of Mysuru as “publicity mongering”, he seems to be as publicity mongering, if not more.
DC Rohini already put forth the question…why do politicians from Hassan have to meddle in Mysuru affairs? They must be having significant investment or plans for some grabs. This Hassan MLA seems to be a negativist, always on the fault mode. Time for these MLAs to be defeated or replaced soon. India needs to move forward. But with old fashioned, greedy politicians, we are bound to be in retrograde situation always.