Mangaluru: Minister for urban development U T Khader said the Congress and JD(S) will campaign together in the state for the victory of coalition candidates.At a press conference here on Sunday, Khader said victory of a JD(S) or Congress candidate will be considered as a victory for the coalition. “After the seat-sharing agreement, victory of a JD(S) candidate is considered as a victory for the Congress too. Similarly, it is a gain for JD(S) when a Congress candidate wins too. We will work together for the victory of coalition candidates in the state,” Khader told reporters.Further, he said this Lok Sabha election will be held to protect the Constitution of India. “Let us not give an opportunity for any type of breach of peace in the society during the election campaign. Let us not make any personal attack on leaders. For many years, the voice of Dakshina Kannada district has not been heard in the Parliament. Issues related to the district’s development have not been raised in the Parliament. Let us provide an opportunity for a Congress candidate to raise issues pertaining to Dakshina Kannada in the Parliament,” he said.Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the minister said none of the promises made by the BJP have been fulfilled. “They have been banking on sentiments of the people rather than actual issues. Though nearly 150 people died after demonetization, the government has not taken any initiative to conduct a study on such deaths. None of the family members of those who died after demonetization have been compensated. Five airports in the country are privatized, but there are no schemes for the people. The opposition has been demanding a joint parliamentary committee inquiry into the Rafale deal, but the government refused to do so, saying that the case is pending in court. When the court asked for documents, the government said they were stolen. Should we re-elect such a government?” Khader questioned.The minister asserted that Nikhil Gowda will be the coalition candidate from Mandya. “We will work together for his victory from Mandya,” he added.

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