Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Talks About Upcoming Bypolls and Job Fair
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 30: Ahead of the upcoming bypolls in the Channapatna assembly seat, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told voters that a vote for Congress would be a vote for him, regardless of the candidate. Speaking at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, “I am the one who issues ‘B’ form and I am the signatory for it. Hence, it is a vote for me no matter who contests.”
When asked about the alliance between BJP and JDS for the by-poll, he said, “It doesn’t matter who joins hands. We are serving the people and they will make the right decision.”
Regarding media queries about C P Yogeshwar joining Congress, he said, “I don’t know why the media asks such questions. No one has come to me and there is nothing on the table.” He dismissed reports of Yogeshwar contesting as an independent candidate, saying, “I don’t believe media reports on this.”
Shivakumar also highlighted the recent job fair aimed at providing jobs to the youth. “The people have given us an opportunity to serve them, we will do everything in our capacity to serve them. Some people were saying the Yettinahole project would not materialise, but we had an experimental operation in just a few days. We will inaugurate the project shortly. This is our style of functioning. Similarly, we have organised a job fair to provide jobs to the youth of this region. We are making an honest attempt, let’s see how it pans out,” he said.
When asked about the Raj Bhavan Chalo march launched by the Congress, he said, “The Governor has given us an appointment on Saturday during my meeting with him in an engagement ceremony. He has given us time and we will submit an appeal.”
In response to the BJP’s recent padayatra demanding the Chief Minister’s resignation over a land allotment controversy, Shivakumar said that the Congress party would organise a ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ march to seek prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in a mining lease case.
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Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has many big cities like Bengaluru, which is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ because of its tech industry.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. This person is the second-in-command in the state government, helping the Chief Minister run the state.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician from Karnataka. He is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of the state and a member of the Congress party.
Bypolls -: Bypolls, or by-elections, are elections held to fill political offices that have become vacant between general elections. This can happen if someone resigns or passes away.
Congress -: Congress is one of the major political parties in India. It has been around for a long time and has produced many Prime Ministers.
Job Fair -: A job fair is an event where employers and job seekers meet. Companies set up booths, and people looking for jobs can talk to them and apply for positions.
Yettinahole project -: The Yettinahole project is a water supply project in Karnataka. It aims to provide drinking water to drought-prone areas in the state.
Raj Bhavan Chalo -: ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ is a protest march to the Governor’s residence, called Raj Bhavan. People do this to demand action or attention to certain issues.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government in India. They are responsible for specific departments like education, health, or defense.
HD Kumaraswamy -: HD Kumaraswamy is a politician from Karnataka. He has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and is a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party.