There is no confusion among our ministers or legislators: BS Yediyurappa
Bangalore:
Dismissing a change in leadership, Karnataka Prime Minister BS Yediyurappa claimed on Thursday that he will remain in office for the remaining two-year term and complete the term, and there was no confusion about it within the ruling BJP.
Suggesting that the past year had been like a “litmus test” for his administration with natural disasters and a COVID pandemic, he said his government’s desire was to bring Karnataka to the top of the country’s development map, as well as He referred. to the financial constraints facing the state.
“In the last year and a half of my administration, I did not worry about it even for a day, I concentrated on my work and development. These things have not had any impact,” Yediyurappa said in response to a question. in talks about leadership change and its impact on management.
Speaking to reporters, he said, after BJP’s general secretary in charge of state Arun Singh made it clear that there are no problems for the next two and a half years and that Mr. Yediyurappa will continue as chief minister, such questions do not arise. absolutely.
“There is no confusion among our ministers or legislators, also among people. If there is confusion, it is among friends of the media. If they cooperate, everything will be fine,” he said.
There has been intense speculation in some quarters that the BJP high command is considering a leadership change in Karnataka in the coming days, considering Yediyurappa’s age (77 years).
Although the state BJP has roundly rejected such speculation, it refuses to be appeased, and some within the party, such as senior MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, credit it with his remarks. When asked about BJP lawmakers making open statements and writing letters expressing their discontent, Yediyurappa said that out of so many lawmakers, one or two of them could have made certain statements.
“… to address your concerns, I will hold a divisional meeting with all of our legislators,” he said.
Referring to the impact of COVID on the state and its economy, the Chief Minister, who also manages the financial portfolio, said: “We may face a fiscal setback of 25,000 to 30,000 crore rupees and we may have to address this issue in the next budget. too. “
Despite this, efforts will focus on putting emphasis on the development of the state, including the well-being of farmers, farm workers, the SC / ST community and backward communities, among others, he said. Realizing that his wish and dream was to bring Karnataka to the first place on the country’s development map, Yediyurappa said that all his cabinet collaborators were working collectively to achieve the goal.
“It was a kind of litmus test with drought, floods, COVID and all of this led to a fiscal setback, but despite all this, all efforts are to fulfill the promises made in the budget and I am sure that we will succeed in this., “he said.
Stating that the BJP is strengthening its base across the country, including Karnataka, the chief minister claimed in recent Gram Panchayat polls, for which the count was conducted on Wednesday, more than 60 percent of BJP candidates won. and they created history.
According to the information, out of 5,728 Gram Panchayats, the BJP-backed candidates have won a majority at around 3,800 panchayats, he said, and gave credit to the collective leadership for the achievement, while acknowledging the efforts of the ministers in charge of the district , the MLA and the party workers.
Although the Gram Panchayat polls are not conducted on party symbols, all political parties have strived to ensure that the candidate supported by them wins, in order to have their grip on grassroots politics, which can prove to their advantage in taluk. or zilla panchayat and even assembly polls whenever it happens.
Also citing the BJP which won 12 of the 15 assembly seats that were won by by-elections in December 2019 and the victory in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Sira segments earlier this year, Yediyurappa said that these results show that the party it has made progress in the stronghold of opposition parties. Highlighting his government’s management of the COVID crisis and at the same time supporting communities in distress, he said, he also ensured that development work would continue despite the pandemic.
“Our government has spearheaded the attraction of FDI even during the COVID pandemic. Up to 95 proposals worth Rs 1.54 lakh crore have been received,” he said.
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