Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Sunday said he allowed Ministers to function independently but would step in if they failed to perform.
Speaking at a function to celebrate Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s birthday in the party office, Mr. Narayanasamy said, “When I was sworn in as Chief Minister, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi asked me to give the ministers a freehand to enable them to perform better. Following their advice, I allowed them to work independently. If they do not perform, I will step in.”
He pointed out that the high expectations people had of the Congress government could be fulfilled only if the party functionaries extended their cooperation to the government.
“We have to maintain a cordial relationship with the neighbouring State and should also have cordial relations with the Lieutenant Governor. We should take cue from her performance”, said Mr. Narayanasamy.
He announced that he would soon go with his Cabinet colleagues to New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union Ministers for securing funds for the Union Territory.
The Chief Minister announced that the scheme to supply rice for making gruel during the month of Ramzan, would be implemented till July 6.
Birthday celebrations
Religious prayers, common feast and blood donations marked the 46th birthday celebrations of Mr. Gandhi.
Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee organised special poojas at Sri Manakkula Vinayagar temple and pulled the golden chariot. The youth Congress organised blood donation camps and worships in churches, temples and mosques.
The celebrations were held in all the constituencies.
Pradesh Congress Committee president and Public Works Minister A Namasivayam, other Ministers - M.Candasamy, M.O.H.F.Shajahan, Malladi Krishna Rao, R.Kamalakkannan, party leaders and functionaries participated in the functions.
