Vinod M Jain
Chief Minister,D.K.Shivakumar on Thursday dismissed the BJP’s protest with empty pots over the Finance Department’s warning regarding the state’s financial situation, saying such advice was part of the department’s routine responsibility and not a political issue.
“Regarding the BJP’s protest holding empty pots,it was an advice given by the Finance Department.The department issues such cautions,and that is its duty,” Shivakumar said.
He said the Finance Department had issued similar warnings during previous governments as well.
“Whether it was the B.S.Yediyurappa government or the Basavaraj Bommai government,the Finance Department has given such advice during every government. It is the department’s duty,”he said.
Shivakumar said the drought situation could lead to financial pressures for both the state and the country.
“Since there is a drought situation now,a lot of financial difficulties may arise in the country and in the state.This is not a political issue,”he said.
Reacting to the BJP’s demand for his resignation, Shivakumar said:“They want my resignation.Okay,let them have it.”
