Cong. leaders harassing govt. officers, alleges Shivamogga MP Raghavendra
MP for Shivamogga B.Y. Raghavendra on Thursday alleged that the people in power in the State were harassing government officials.
Speaking to reporters at a programme organised to mark the completion of 11 years of BJP-rule at the Centre, Mr. Raghavendra said that through the media he learnt about the extension of the period of general transfer of officials in the State.
'The people in power and a few leaders of the Congress party have converted transfers into a business. As part of their strategy, the government has extended the duration of transfers,' he said.
He alleged that some leaders contacted a few officials and warned that their tenure had come to an end and they had to vacate seats. 'Some officials have personally met me to convey their disappointment over the development. The Congress leaders and MLAs should stop behaving like this. I appeal to the Chief Minister to take measures to stop harassing officers,' he said.
Speaking on Narendra Modi's rule at the Centre, Mr. Raghavendra said the country had been marching towards development on all fronts. The PM had taken the country on the path of progress.
'The Congress which ruled the State for over 65 years harvested political mileage by dividing people along the lines of caste. The people of the country are well aware of corruption during the UPA rule. Now the country is in safe hands, and the Central government is committed to building a new India,' he added.
District BJP president N.K. Jagadish, legislators S.N. Channabasappa, D.S. Arun, Dhananjay Sarji and others were present.
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