Daijiworld Media Network - Shivamogga (MS)

Shivamogga, Aug 14: Chief minister B S Yediyurappa's statement allegedly saying ‘Be careful while providing data, government cannot print currency notes’ has caused controversy.

The victims of the deluge that has created havoc in 17 districts of the state have not received any compensation. People of the flood-affected areas are still facing hardship. In the midst of this difficult scenario, CM reportedly gave the controversial statement while holding a meeting with regards to the scale of destruction with the government officials.

"You people are saying that the crop is lost because of the deluge. However, when the water recedes, the crop that is not affected cannot be taken into account. The government cannot print currency notes. Be careful while providing data on the losses incurred. Wait patiently for one week. Let there be sunshine and let all the water level get receded. Then give your estimate. Take your own time. We will not pressurize you," said CM Yediyurappa giving instructions to the officials.

The people of the state of Karnataka are totally devastate due to the floods and landslides. They have lost the property, houses and valuables that they built or accumulated due to years of hard work. The statement allegedly given by the chief minister during this testing time has irked the victims of the deluge.