Will win with a margin of 1.2L votes, says Padmaraj

Mangaluru: Congress candidate from Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency, Padmaraj R Poojary, expressed confidence in winning the with a margin of 1.2 lakh votes.
He informed reporters here on Saturday, that he is confident about winning the election due to the enthusiasm observed among the voters during the campaign. “I am confident of Congress winning the election, and thereby bring back the glory of communal harmony in the district,” he said.
Padmaraj accused his opponents of attempting to secure victory in the election through spreading hate.He emphasised that elections should be viewed as a celebration of democracy rather than a platform for spreading animosity. “We need to win the hearts of voters through love and by sharing the contributions of the party. The Congress workers have displayed eagerness to drive change in the district. Our approach to voters involved showcasing the past contributions of the Congress and its MPs, instead of stirring up emotional matters. Elections should be contested based on sound arguments. He mentioned that in every unfortunate event during elections, the families of those involved in conflicts endure the consequences.
Denying the allegations that the Congress fought the election in Dakshina Kannada on the basis of caste and religion, Padmaraj said, “I am also proud to call myself a Hindu, but I have not faced the election on this basis. However, the BJP was facing the election on the basis of Hindutva, Modi and religious sentiments.”
To a query on BJP candidate Capt Brijesh Chowta seeking blessings of veteran Congress leader B Janardhana Poojary, Padmaraj said, “I have been working with Poojary for several years, but I have never used his name for selfish gains. I have been following his ideals and helping the needy. Elders blessing younger ones is a part of our culture.”
Reiterating that his priority will be development and restoring communal harmony in the district, Padmaraj said, “There is a need to check on all the illegal activities in the district, and work towards the development of the region.”