CM Siddaramaiah hints, cabinet expansion after Assembly session

Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has hinted at Cabinet expansion after the state Assembly session, to fill three vacancies in the state government. Speaking to media on June 1 after inaugurating various developmental programmes in the district, Siddaramaiah said the forthcoming Assembly session was scheduled between June 5 and 16, and the vacant

Confirming that the next Assembly elections will be fought under his leadership, choosing the ministers was his prerogative, said Siddaramaiah.

He will hold discussions with KPCC Chief G Parmeshwara on his return to the state capital, Siddaramaiah clarified and ruled out any differences in party circles.

K R Nandini from the state, presently serving as IRS officer in Haryana, bagging the top rank in UPSC civil services examinations is a proud moment, said Siddramaiah and congratulated her on the occasion.

On State BJP Chief B S Yeddyurappa's statement on CM using helicopter on most occasions, Siddramaiah said even BSY did the same when he was in power and told the BJP strongman to desist from enacting dramas. On the issue of farmers' loan waiver, he told BJP leaders to do the talking in the nation’s capital Delhi instead of state.

CM also hinted at talks with Ramya,former Mandya MP and the head of AICC media division in the near future and ruled out the possibility of praying for good monsoon in the state.