Our dreams matter

Captain Gopinath dared to make it possible for every Indian to fly, a dream that came true for many of us Indians.

Now we have a dream to find that politician who cares about our dreams of India.

Reach out to a man who thinks like you rather than someone who tells you how to think.

Vote for one who can make that one difference in your life.

Mission Matters

Capt Gopinath speaks to IANS: "I am in the fray on behalf of people. I decided to contest after being encouraged and motivated by a cross section of Bangaloreans. Right from my friends in IT and BT world to youths of Bangalore, all have asked me to contest," he said.

"I am fighting to win and bring change to society. I am not for any party. Otherwise I would have joined some known political party. I am joining politics to bring good governance and social harmony," he said.

"I am against the current crop of political parties who grease people's palm and distribute liquor to get votes. I will involve volunteers and garner people's support to win," he added.

"I want to bring prosperity to rural population also and bring equitable progress for one and all," he said.

Bangalore South is among the 17 of the 28 constituencies in the state which will vote in the first phase April 23 where Capt. Gopinath seeks your vote.

If you have a mission just like our Captain then make sure you cast your vote where it matters.

Bangalore matters

What do you think needs to be done for Bangalore?

Capt. Gopinath told DNA, "First, it's terrorism. Individuals and the city need to be alert and proactive. We have to preempt and respond to terror firmly and put pressure on the government. Secondly, it's communalism. Make Bangalore safe and avoid attacks such as the recent one on Christians. Third is to be open to the idea of pluralism and multiculturalism. All this will improve the ecology of Bangalore and bring in more revenue. Today, 60% of Karnataka's revenue comes from Bangalore. We have to ensure that part of it comes back to the city for its infrastructure."

I want to be terror-free. I want to be able to wear the clothes that make me comfortable. I want to be able to voice my woes. I want to spend my leisure time just the way I like it. I want to celebrate any day the way I want to. I want to decide what my values and morals are. I want my freedom just the way I understand it. I want to love Bangalore and its spirit.

I want a Bangalore that I can be proud of where the spirit is always alive.