Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Feb 2: “Winning candidates to get preference this time,” said former chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday, February 2.
He was speaking at Mangaluru International Airport on Saturday February 2 on his way to Manjanady for a programme.
Asked about pressure on giving ticket to Sumalatha Ambareesh in Mandya, Siddaramaiah said, “The discussions about Lok Sabha tickets are yet to be done. Congress and JDS leaders will jointly hold the meetings. Representatives in every area will ask for tickets. We have not yet decided on giving tickets. Once the discussions are held, we can give more details on the tickets,”
When he was asked about ED raid at D K Shivakumar’s residence in Delhi, Siddaramaiah said, "I am unaware about the ED raid. What I know is D K Shivakumar will fight legally in this matter,”
On BJP's criticism about coalition government having two chief ministers, Siddaramaiah said, "BJP did not even complete its term of five years. There were three chief ministers during that time. 8 leaders went to jail. Criminal cases were registered against several leaders. What are they speaking about?”