George Gerald Fernandes Elected President of Udupi Zilla Panchayat
Source : Daijiworld
Udupi, Jun 19: Young BJP leader George Gerald Fernandes, who hails from
Moodubelle near here was unanimously elected president of Udupi zilla panchayat
(ZP) on Friday June 19.
Outgoing president Babu who ruled 20 months has completed his term. The seat of
Udupi ZP president was supposed to be reserved for backward community. However,
a stay from highcourt against the same made way for Gerald, who was elected
under general quota. Udupi ZP comprises 144 gram panchayats and three taluks
that include Kundapur, Udupi and Karkala.
Speaking to Daijiworld, Gerald said, "I have been working for the people and the
post is an add on responsibility. I will try my best to meet the expectation of
the people."
Gerald has been in politics since 15 years. His foray into politics was through
Congress in 1994. But differences with former minister Vasanth V Salian forced
him to join BJP in 2000.
A grassroot level worker he has been helpful to the people of Moodubelle and
surroundings irrespective of their caste, creed and religion.
Gerald can be contacted at 0091 - 9448983324