Karnataka will get a fair deal, assure union ministers from state


Bangalore, May 31 (DHNS): The four Union ministers from the State inducted into the Narendra Modi Cabinet on Friday were unanimous in their opinion that the Centre will not discriminate against Karnataka just because it is ruled by the Congress.

Speaking at a well-attended felicitation function at the Palace Grounds organised by the BJP for the 17 MPs elected from the State, the Union ministers - M Venkaiah Naidu, a Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka, D V Sadananda Gowda, Ananth Kumar and G M Siddeshwara, all newly elected to Lok Sabha - said the Modi government will not view Karnataka as a State run by the Congress but will strive to work for the welfare of six crore people of the State.

Naidu, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, will retire as RS member in 2016. This is the third time he has been RS member from Karnataka.

The four ministers were welcomed at the Bangalore airport by hundreds of workers and leaders. The mood was jubilant at the airport as well as the Palace Grounds. The ministers thanked the people of the State for their support during the Lok Sabha polls and it was now their turn to return the favours. The party cadre, who attended the function, were in a celebratory mood.

They cheered as the ministers stood to speak. The ministers were flooded with bouquets after the function. In all, the good performance by the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, seem to have brought in an atmosphere of revival in the party.

Earlier in the day, the ministers were given a warm reception by the party cadre when they landed at Kempegowda International Airport, their first visit to Bangalore after being sworn in as ministers.

Naidu, who holds the Urban development portfolio, said the Centre would ensure all the promises made in the party’s election manifesto would be implemented. Naidu said his ministry would soon chalk out a special initiative plan for the development of Bangalore city.

Gowda, who holds the Railways portfolio, said he would involve himself in preparing a good railway budget for the country. He indicated that the budget could be presented in first week of July.

Ananth Kumar, who holds the chemicals and fertilizers portfolio, said Siddaramaiah government should not have any inhibitions in approaching the Centre for special funds. Former chief minister Jagadish Shettar and former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa spoke about a change in political scene in the State in three to four months.

Eshwarappa claimed that the “infighting” in the Congress would ultimately lead to the fall of the government. Shettar said Assembly constituency-wise break-up of the Lok Sabha polls has showed that the BJP had secured leads in 136 constituencies, the Congress in 72 and the JD(S) in 16. “People had voted for a change at the Centre and would also seek a change in the State,” he said.

Former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa said the party had done well by securing 17 seats. “We could have secured three more seats if we had put in a little more efforts in Raichur, Chikodi and Chikkaballapur,” Yeddyurappa said and added that the party should strive to win the two graduates’ and two teachers’ constituency seats to the Legislative Council going to polls next month.

  

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, May 31 2014

    Comedians...

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  • G.Z.T. Kunte., Udupi

    Sat, May 31 2014

    Why Venkaiah Naidu is wearing Rajasthani Turban instead of Karnataka turban ?

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  • Willie Menda, Bangalore

    Sat, May 31 2014

    Ultimately,DVS had the last laugh!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, May 31 2014

    I wonder if they are mocking each other...

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  • flavian dsouza, chik/banaglore

    Sat, May 31 2014

    All these in the pictures were at loggerheads a few months back fighting to be CM's of karnataka.Sudden love second time !!!hope this time it lasts ..if not yeddy will start his circus very soon

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Sat, May 31 2014

    DVS already hinted a increase in the PASSENGER fare of RAIL!!!That is in the name of DEVELOPMENT!!!!

    ANANTHU was downgraded to the size is a welcome step to mainly BSY on one hand DVS on the other.

    VENKAIH NAIDU, a back enter and never won in popular votes gets plum post and in the same time Veteran SHOT GUN (SS) once again sidelined!!!!!

    Subramanyan Swami, Harvard learned economist,once secular face of INDIA communal turned hate monger denied a berth @ age 74 is a most positive move Modi !!!!

    Nithin Gadkeri, corruption accused was give ministerial berth but BSY denied for the corruption charges!!!!!

    Anath Kumar Hegde,(canara)Senior BJP MP(may be 5 times)BSY,Joshi also aspirants ministrial berth in coming days..

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  • ZAMEER, UDIPI

    Sat, May 31 2014

    snap 4,5 shows "SAMUHIKA VIVAHA"then "TAYARI" finally "DIBBNA" good luck

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  • Prakash Shetty, Mumbai

    Sat, May 31 2014

    Bollu, Mangalore,
    Here after we don't keep any election. Let BJP rule all the States and in the center till Modi is alive.

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  • Bollu, Mangalore

    Sat, May 31 2014

    It looks like...BJP will govern most of the states in coming days..!!
    Both State and Central will be ruled by the BJ[..will good governance..!!
    Vadra and Priyanka's securing will be reduced to X category...!! Jai Ho..

    Jhumata Mausam Mast Mahina, Chaand See Goree Ek Hasina...
    Aankh Me Kaajal Munh Pe Pasina... Aise Me Mushkil Kar Ke Jina
    Ya Shiva, Ya Shiva, Dil Le Gayee...

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Sat, May 31 2014

    Kya Bollu aapka..?
    Yaa Shiva ? Ya Shivaa?

    Mereko lagtaa... Venkaiaha is suffering from too much 'sweet', Yeddy from too much 'bitter' and Anant from 'Laughter'

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