Daijiworld Media Network - Belagavi (SP)
Belagavi, Aug 12: Karnataka chief minister (CM), B S Yediyurappa, said that the top leaders of his party have instructed him to give priority to relief and rehabilitation of people affected by the unprecedented flood situation in the state.
"I have been told by them that expansion of ministry can be discussed and decided after August 15," he revealed.
The CM said that he would be undertaking tour of the state till August 15 to review flood situation and relief measures, and then go to New Delhi on August 16 to discuss the issue of ministry expansion.