From Our Special Correspondent

Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, June 6: Deputy Chief Minister and State Covid Task Force Chief Dr C N Ashwath Narayan launched the drive for distribution of 1 lac free ration kits in the Rajarajeshwarinagara assembly constituency on Sunday.

Dr Narayan said all those who need can avail the food kits.

This free distribution of food kits has been arranged by Muniratna, MLA of the constituency.

When he was asked about the Chief Minister’s statement, that he would abide by the decision of the high command, he replied: “The Chief Minister has made a casual statement and reiterated that ours’ is a cadre-based party and that the party is above any person. This does not mean to say, he will be stepping down from Chief Ministership.’’

"Yediyurappa is our leader and he will continue to remain so. With regard to this there is no room for any confusion,’’ Dr Narayan said.

Dr Narayana also visited Laggere ward to examine the Covid situation along with BJP MLA Muniratna.