Delhi visit was a success,meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has boosted his confidence to work for the welfare of the people.

Thomas (Special correspondent)

Terming his two day Delhi visit as a success, Chief Minister,Basavaraj Bommai has said that his meeting with Prime Minister,Narendra Modi has boosted his confidence to work with added vigour for the welfare of the people.

Speaking to media persons at his residence on his return from Delhi,Bommai said that the Prime Minister was all praise for the slew of initiatives he had taken up in the 100 days of his administration.

The Prime Minister sought complete details of many projects and programmes,especially the amendment to KTPP Act.

The Prime Minister suggested me to share its details with other states too for them to replicate it,” Bommai said.

The Chief Minister assured that the state would not face shortage of coal as the centre had permitted Karnataka to procure coal from the Mandakini mines in Odisha.We will get coal from Maharashtra too, Bommai said.

The Chief Minister during his visit to Delhi held discussions with union minister Piyush Goyal on clearing the pending payment of Rs.2100Cr from the centre to Karnataka and Goyal had assured release of the amount without delay, Bommai said.