Chairman of the Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission R.V. Deshpande on Wednesday clarified that he was not in any kind of race and Siddaramaiah would be the Chief Minister for the remainder of the current Assembly’s term.
Mr. Deshpande told presspersons in Dharwad that under the leadership of Mr. Siddaramaiah, the government was functioning effectively and none had any qualm about his leadership.
On Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan’s statement that everyone would have the desire to become Chief Minister, Mr. Deshpande said that “desire and greed” were different and there was no scope for becoming greedy.
On Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, he said his meeting was limited to seeking grants for projects in the State.
Will be happy if Satish Jarkiholi becomes CM: Laxman Savadi
Meanwhile, Laxman Savadi, Congress MLA, said in Athani on Tuesday that he would welcome it if Mr. Jarkiholi were to become the Chief Minister.
“I would be happy with any leader from Belagavi becoming the Chief Minister. I would be all the more happy if Satish Jarkiholi becomes the Chief Minister. I would welcome it wholeheartedly,” he told reporters who met him in his home.
To a query, he said he was not an aspirant for any post, including that of a Minister. The State government has given me grants of over ₹2,000 crore in just 18 months. I am taking up several projects for my constituency. I am happy,” he said.
Published - September 04, 2024 07:59 pm IST
