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.
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drama show of police and sanghis
Check how nicely police behaving with these terrorists.
Well scripted drama by police, admin. & RSS+Congress
why policemen are smiling instead of canning the protesters?
Ramanath Rai should be arrested not bhat, who has saved Kalladka and entire dakshina kannada from anti-national community.
Bhattanige bhattre support....
he should be deported
Drama show of Police, Sanghi and also Kalladka Bhatta and Ramanath Rai. it was a well planned propaganda in view of coming election, look at the body language between police and Sanghis, how friendly.... but same behaviour not seen when Commissioner office Chalo Protest done by Muslims....
waste of energy poor cops
islamic millitants trying their level best to put RSS leaders into jail . But they dont know they will have long standing repercussions in coastal as chutiya congress parties days are numbered .we hindus must see this ISIS muslims act and unite and brutally crush their vote bank politics .slipper must be thrown towards those who follow pseudo secularism and who stand with pakistanis.
India is full of drama, blow their asses, police also are dramabaaz
attack .......lathi charge. arrest and put behind the bars of bellary.
Full DRAMA with no Audience...
Why is police acting , Why cant they use their Laati just like they used for innocent who was demanding justice for quraish.
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