Mangaluru: The ‘Bribe-free Karnataka’ movement launched by the Aam Admi Party Karnataka was formally launched in Mangaloru on Monday December 7, at the DC office. The ‘Bribe-free Mangaluru’ campaign was heralded by senior social worker and Advocate Dayanath Kotian.

Speaking on the occasion, advocate Kotian said, "Aam Aadmi Party has done a great job and led from the front in eradicating corruption and bribery that citizens are suffering. It is the responsibility of every citizen to make Karnataka a bribe-free state. I call upon responsible citizens, students and social activists to support the Aam Aadmi Party in their campaign. "

More than a hundred AAP party volunteers then went to the Sub Registrar’s office and demanded an end to the harassment by middlemen and the corrupt practices in the office. They also highlighted that despite government orders, there were no CCTVs installed in the office and requested that cameras should be installed to enable transparency and to discourage bribery in the office. They also demanded that name and designations of every official be put on their respective desks. They highlighted the plight of temporary/ contract basis employees whose salaries have not been paid since 6 months

An anti-corruption helpline has been announced (9342522223). The helpline receives more than 200 calls a day.

The district committee members Devi Prasad, Alexander, Rohan Shiri, Rajendra, Marcia Pinto along with hundreds of active volunteers of Dakshina Kannada district were present during the campaign.