Shivamogga/Hubballi, Feb 10: Chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday reiterated portfolios for all new ministers will be distributed on Monday and the exercise was not completed sooner only because of weekend holidays.
“I had completed all the formalities on the portfolio allocation,” Yediyurappa said, appearing to rubbish rumours that the delay was caused due to a tussle over portfolios. “However, considering it was a weekend, I decided to postpone handing them out. On Monday all portfolios will be announced.”
The CM also promised to induct loyalists into his council of ministers, admitting Umesh Katti, Hukkeri legislator, should not have been left out. Speaking in Shivamogga earlier in the day, Yediyurappa said Katti was scheduled to take oath last week along with the 10 defectors, but the decision was scrapped at the last minute due to “unavoidable reasons”. “But I have discussed the issue with Katti. Considering he is from North Karnataka and that we have worked together for many years, he will be included in the cabinet soon,” Yediyurappa said.
When questioned on more prominent legislators from his home district missing out — especially Thirthalli Arag Jnanendra — he said a “different responsibility” has been given to him and has already explained why he could not be inducted.
Yediyurappa refused to react to comments by former chief ministers Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy on government’s survival, saying he would rather concentrate on the state’s development. “It is common for the opposition to criticize the government, but I’m busy preparing for the budget, which will be presented on March 5. I am concentrating on my work,” he said.
In Davangere, Yediyurappa said he is committed to increasing internal reservation for the Valmiki community under the ST quota from 3% to 7.5%, apart from considering a separate department for the community to address their issues. Speaking at a Valimik community event, Yediyurappa said Justice Nagamohan Das has been asked to submit his report at the earliest to bring in reservation.
In Mysuru, chief minister Yediyurappa’s son and BJP Yuva Morcha general secretary BY Vijayendra on Sunday said the district will get representation in his father’s cabinet soon, pointing to the six existing vacancies. He said former minister AH Vishwanath will be made a minister as Yediyurappa is known for delivering on his promises. Speaking to reporters, he said his father has expanded his council of ministers, ensuring there were no complaints and he will include more legislators given that there are six more vacancies.
Muhammad Affan Shaikh, who was tortured in the confinement by his wife’s parents and brother, has been now admitted to a hospital in Manipal.
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Torture those in laws and wife in same way...
Paapa maare
Shame
It is nothing but, women misusing favourable laws
Kaliyug..!
They should be punished
Money will define issue. Man having more money, will torture woman and woman having more money torture man
Its an very rare case of torturing man by his in law's & wife
Huttu guna sattharu bidalla.. Naren was absconding these days.. now he is back with his jokes,..
He might be poor. That might be the reason
Unusual
yes naren, even its very surprising to see your unusual behavior as you react whenever you see muslim name or community in the news articles. and rest of the time you are silent. you don't see the pain, injustice, problems whether it be of any human in any community.
and in your brain all unusual things are very common. I need not mention why naren is famous for? even if I write CD moderator will not cut it :).. and I am sure that all readers will understand :):)
Husband torturing wife and in-laws killing son-in-law is very common in one particular community. And in Bhatkal all unusual things are very common. I need not to mention why bhatkal is world famous for? Even if i write CD moderator will cut it.. but i hope all readers will understand :p
yes Naren Bhai RSS ISS are two faces of same coin.
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