Udupi : The erstwhile BJP rule in the Udupi CMC has been a role model through several pro-people initiatives, said Udupi MLA Raghupathi Bhat.

He was speaking after releasing the election manifesto of the BJP for the Udupi CMC polls. Highlighting the various development projects which the BJP plans to take up if elected to power, he said  the BJP plans a high tech fish market, waste recycling projects, round the clock water supply as well as development of various roads including road leading to Malpe Island – from Adi Udupi, completion of Padukere Bridge work in a year, 4 Floor Parking Complex , construction of linking bridge  to Kolalagiri from Mooduperampalli among other things.

Gujjadi Prabhaker Nayak, former TMC Chief and Convenor of the Manifesto Preparation Committee, Tingale Vikramarjuna Hegde, Coastal Development Authority Chairman, Manohar Kalmady, Udupi city unit BJP Chief were present.