Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Visits Channapatna
On Tuesday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited Channapatna, explaining that he came because the chair was vacant. He said, “Would I have come if there were MLAs in Channapatna? I came and sat because the chair was empty. Had I come if someone else was sitting on the chair?”
Shivakumar highlighted the Chief Minister’s directive for all Ministers to conduct public opinion polls. He mentioned, “I am doing this in a different format. Similarly, public outreach will continue in the form of door-to-door government programs across the state. Ministers and MLAs will be informed that the program should be conducted. If the problems are resolved at the taluk and village level, the pressure will be reduced in Bengaluru.”
When asked about the focus on housing, he said, “There are two desires in a man’s life, a roof over his head, a job. A house is like everything. I am giving it first priority. On Monday (July 8) I will personally visit the places searched by the authorities for accommodation purposes. Housing Minister Jamir and Krishna Byregowda have also been spoken to and they will also visit once.”
Regarding special grants, he stated, “Three constituencies with by-elections will get a special grant. Didn’t BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) do this in the past? We will do the same.”
When asked about the surprise candidate, he said, “Whoever becomes the candidate it is like voting for me. Let anyone enjoy and discuss whatever they want.”
Shivakumar emphasized, “We have come to serve the people. That is important, not politics.” He added, “Let’s go inside the heart of the people before knowing their pulse.”
