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Basavaraj Bommai meets PM, asks him to approve AIIMS-like institutes for Karnataka

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Karnataka’s newly-inducted chief minister, Basavaraj Bommai, met Prime minister Narendra Modi Friday in his first go to to Delhi after being elevated to the highest position and mentioned numerous points.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, he requested the Prime Minister to approve All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for Hubballi-Dharwad and AIIMS-like institute for Raichur, which is recognized as an aspirational district by NITI Aayog.
Bommai additionally appealed to the Prime Minister to improve ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Kalaburagi to a regional AIIMS-like Institute. After the assembly, Bommai mentioned Prime Minister Modi assured to increase full assist to the event of the state.

Karnataka’s new chief minister Basavaraj Bommai @BSBommai met @PMOIndia @narendramodi. Apart from Modi, @BSBommai additionally met Defence Minister @rajnathsingh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister @JoshiPralhad and Jal Shakti Minister @gssjodhpur immediately. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/aGCT3sY4Mv
— Darshan Devaiah B P (@DarshanDevaiahB) July 30, 2021
Bommai additionally introduced that his will arrange a small working group to quick monitor clearance of central initiatives. Regarding cabinet enlargement, the Chief Minister mentioned,  “I have explained the necessity of early cabinet expansion to BJP top leaders, and will get the nod in next one week.”
After the assembly, PM Modi too tweeted: “Met CM of Karnataka Shri @BSBommai ji today. Conveyed best wishes as he begins a new journey for Karnataka’s progress. Assured full support for the development of Karnataka.”
Apart from Modi, Bommai additionally met Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi.
He mentioned Shah has requested him to make sure “good governance” within the state.
Earlier within the afternoon, Bommai met BJP National president JP Nadda. Nadda, in a tweet, mentioned, “Met CM of Karnataka Shri @BSBommai Ji today. With his vast legislative and administrative experience, I am sure Karnataka will grow by leaps and bounds. I wish him a successful tenure ahead.”
Bommai, who was elected as the brand new chief of the BJP legislature social gathering in Karnataka on Tuesday following B S Yediyurappa’s resignation, took oath because the Chief Minister Wednesday.

WATCH: New #Karnataka CM @BSBommai internet hosting a lunch for MPs from the state. This is his first go to to the nationwide capital after taking up as Chief Minister of the state. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/w5dlz4LNg8
— Express Bengaluru (@IEBengaluru) July 30, 2021
On Friday afternoon, he held a lunch assembly with BJP Members of Parliament within the nationwide capital.
On Thursday, Bommai had instructed reporters in Karnataka that he’ll focus on the problem of cabinet enlargement within the state with the central management.