Vinod M Jain
*Discussion with PM Modi on farmer issues on Nov 13.
*₹7,400 crore released for three installments of Gruha Lakshmi.
*Ramanagara is my hometown, my home, my people.
*Acceleration of medical college works.
*Demands of corporation board aspirants are natural.
*We have our own objections regarding SIR.
“BJP is an anti-farmer party.Why didn’t BJP leaders protest when petrol and diesel prices increased? Let the Central Government first reduce petrol and diesel rates,” said Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar.
He was responding to the media near the Bengaluru South Collectorate in Ramanagara on Thursday.
“The Hasiru Sene (Green Army) presented a letter of appreciation for increasing milk prices. If the Central Government reduces fuel prices,we will reduce KSRTC bus fares,” he said.
I have written a letter to meet Modi :
When asked if he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding farmers’ issues, he replied, “I will definitely meet him. I have already written a letter.
The Prime Minister is coming to Bengaluru on November 13. I will speak to him that day; otherwise, I will ask for another time.”
“Regarding sugarcane prices, discussions were held with factories and farmers. We informed the factories to fix prices so that farmers get justice.
Farmers in Haveri district have approached the court seeking police protection for sugarcane harvesting and transportation.
Since the sugarcane is drying up and farmers shouldn’t suffer, I have instructed officials to provide police protection,” he said.
₹7,400 crore released for Gruha Lakshmi :
“On Wednesday, we released ₹7,400 crore.The money was released to help women during the Deepavali festival. Some women are coming to meet me tomorrow, and I will meet them,”he said.
“I haven’t come to Ramanagara on a tour. This is my hometown, my home, my people. I came to meet our people. I came here naturally, as if coming to my own house,” he added.
“I am reviewing progress by individually inviting MLAs and ministers regarding development works in all constituencies of Ramanagara district.
I am receiving lists from MLAs on what work needs to be done in each constituency. Works from previously submitted lists will also be reviewed and further action taken.
Hospital works are underway in Kanakapura and Ramanagara.
There are several projects in Magadi too. More than ₹1,000 crore worth of work has already been carried out in the irrigation sector.Everything will be completed step by step,” he said.
Medical college work in four locations :
When asked about establishing medical colleges, he said, “After coming to power, we approved the establishment of Chamundeshwari Medical College.
Dayananda Sagar Institution was granted permission earlier in Channapatna, and work is ongoing there.
Medical college construction is also underway in Ramanagara and Kanakapura constituencies. Work is currently going on in four places.”
When asked when the medical colleges would be inaugurated, he replied, “They will definitely be inaugurated soon. Steps will also be taken to separately appoint a university Vice-Chancellor and relocate them here.”
Demands of corporation board aspirants are natural :
Responding to senior leaders in the district meeting him for corporation board positions, he said, “There is nothing wrong with it; since I am also from this district, they put forth their demands.”
The objective is to help the lives of the poor :
When asked about JD(S) allegations that schemes are being used for election purposes, he said, “We are not here to play politics.
We are here to help the poor and serve them. MLA Iqbal Hussain and I visited every home in Ramanagara and made promises.We must keep our word.”
“Sometimes there may be a delay of one or two months in disbursing scheme funds. As revenue is collected by the government, funds are provided to beneficiaries.
There should be a fixed date for paying various pensions, including old-age pensions. I have raised in the cabinet meeting that a system should be set up to pay pensions regularly, similar to how salaries are paid to government employees,” he said.
We have our own objections regarding SIR
When asked whether SIR (Special Summary Revision / Electoral Roll issue) was discussed in the cabinet meeting, he stated, “There were several objections regarding the voters’ list in the past as well.
We have our own objections regarding the SIR issue too. Action will be taken on this matter.”
