PM Modi, Amit Shah to go to Karnataka in April; no talks on cabinet rejig: CM Basavaraj Bommai

By PTI

HUBBALLI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to make official visits to Karnataka throughout early April, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai mentioned on Saturday, as he made it clear that there will likely be no discussions concerning the a lot awaited cabinet rejig, throughout these visits.

The Chief Minister, who additionally holds the Finance portfolio mentioned {that a} committee headed by the Chief Secretary is being constituted for the primary time within the state, to oversee price range implementation.

“On April 1, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah, who is working for reforms in the cooperative sector, will be visiting the state to attend a large meeting related to ‘Ksheerabhivruddi bank’ that we are planning to launch, aimed at giving a financial boost to the dairy sector that will increase farmers income and provide them financial support,” Bommai mentioned.

Speaking to reporters right here, Bommai mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to go to the state on April 5, it’s nonetheless tentative and has not been totally finalised.

Asked whether or not the a lot awaited growth of his cabinet will likely be mentioned throughout the visits, he mentioned, “They are visiting the state for government programmes, the cabinet will not be discussed in Bengaluru. Whenever the leadership calls me, I will go to Delhi and discuss it.”

There is stress mounting on the Chief Minister to develop or rejig his cabinet quickly, after the Assembly elections in 5 states. Some legislators have even been advocating Gujarat-like overhaul of the Karnataka Cabinet quickly, to make manner for brand spanking new faces, forward of meeting election subsequent 12 months.

There are presently 30 Ministers within the State Cabinet, together with the Chief Minister, in opposition to the sanctioned energy of 34.

Stating that he has instructed departments involved to provoke implementation of the price range, Bommai mentioned a committee headed by the Chief Secretary is being constituted to look into implementation and issuing of orders on this regard.

“The committee that also consists of the Development Commissioner will coordinate with all the departments including the finance department, and supervise all the activities from issuing of the work order regarding budget announcements to its implementation,” he mentioned, including that that is for the primary time such a particular committee is being fashioned for price range implementation.

Further, noting that his authorities has given precedence to industrialisation, Bommai mentioned, all preparations are on for the Global Investors Meet in November and the federal government expects a big scale funding. During the final three quarters, Karnataka has stood primary within the nation in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), he mentioned, including this exhibits the belief of overseas traders in our state.