Yogesh K Porwar
*World-famous Mysore Dasara a grand success;Chief Ministers of other states express appreciation.
*Denial of entry to ministers during puja;enquiry by Chief Secretary.
“A meeting of sugarcane growers and sugar factory owners is scheduled in Belagavi on October 26.Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is unable to participate due to certain reasons,”said CM D.K.Shivakumar.
Shivakumar was responding to the media near his residence in Sadashivanagar on Thursday before departing for Delhi.
“Joshi said,’You conduct the meeting first, and we will hold a meeting later.’The sugarcane growers’ issue is not limited to Karnataka alone;it concerns the entire country.
A separate meeting will be held with officials at the Union level to find a solution,”he stated.
“Discussions will be held with the Union Minister regarding forest land disputes.Due to the upcoming elections in Goa,taking a decision on Mahadayi might be slightly difficult.
A request has been made to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for a mutual meeting to discuss the Tungabhadra water issue.
This meeting will take place either in Andhra Pradesh or Delhi.The water shortage in the Tungabhadra reservoir is severe, and the demand for water from farmers is extremely high.Since there is no rain, a future strategy needs to be drawn up.
To submit the state’s demands regarding the drought,a meeting will be held with the Prime Minister and the Home Minister for discussion.
Separate teams have been formed to discuss these issues,and officials have also been deputed,”he said.
When asked which other Union Ministers would be met, he replied, “Time has been requested from Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia regarding the ITI issue.
Since he is also busy due to Dasara work, this will be discussed as soon as time is granted.Since the Prime Minister of Poland is visiting on Friday,I will return to the state today itself.Another suitable date will be fixed to visit Delhi to discuss the state’s issues.”
*World-famous Mysore Dasara a grand success; Chief Ministers of other states express appreciation.
“The Dasara Jamboo Savari held on Wednesday was executed with great success.The Torchlight Parade and tableaux, which showcased the splendor of all of India, won everyone’s appreciation.
The Chief Ministers of Kerala and Telangana also attended Dasara and expressed their praise.They mentioned that they would send cultural troupes from their respective states in the future as well,” he said.
“Minister K.J.George managed the illumination lighting arrangements,and along with Basavaraj Rayareddy, various ministers and officials worked hard to make Dasara a success.
Rayareddy neatly hosted the foreign ambassadors. Exemption was granted to a few ministers due to council elections.
Deputy Chief Minister Parameshwara participated in Tumakuru Dasara.
The Film Chamber team led by Jayamala and Rockline Venkatesh, renowned athletes, and central institutions like the Indian Army,Air Force,HAL,and HMT added granduer with their tableaux.My gratitude goes to them as well. The drone show set a new record,”he said.
Enquiry by Chief Secretary:
When asked about the issue of ministers being obstructed during the puja, he said,”This was an oversight by the officials. It happened while going to perform puja to the Nandi Dhwaja.I myself helped free the ministers.
The Chief Secretary is examining and investigating this matter.Beyond all this,the police personnel and official staff worked very hard.I thank them with folded hands.”
When asked about the mishap that occurred at Shivamogga Dasara,he said,”Because I was aware that such incidents could happen,a meeting was held under the leadership of Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy,and precautions were taken in Mysore Dasara.
Another elephant was initially selected to carry the Ambari (golden howdah),but ultimately Prashanth was chosen.”
“There was a slight lapse in Shivamogga.More caution will be exercised next time.This serves as a wake-up call for us.Fortunately,no one was harmed,”he said.
