Hassanamba will give a fitting reply to falsehood, says CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar appealed to voters in Hassan district to support the Congress party in upcoming elections.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated on Sunday that Goddess Hassanamba would provide a fitting reply to certain leaders who spread lies. Shivakumar made these remarks while inaugurating a flower and fruit show and the Hassanamba Sports Festival at the City Municipal Council grounds in Hassan.
According to ANI, the Chief Minister said that falsehood has become a household deity for some people. He told the gathering that the Goddess would decide what punishment to administer and urged people to continue working with honesty.
Shivakumar appealed to the electorate to support the Congress party across all seven Assembly constituencies in Hassan district. He noted that the party currently holds only one Assembly constituency in the district, despite the Congress government receiving a mandate of 136 seats in the state.
The Chief Minister said the state government is considering a grant of ₹20 crore for the development of the Hassanamba Temple, which includes constructing a Rajagopuram. He also mentioned the rollout of five guarantee schemes, including the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, where ₹7,000 crore was recently transferred to the accounts of women heads.
Regarding the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, Shivakumar said Karnataka requires the cooperation of Tamil Nadu rather than its permission. He stated that the project will generate 400 MW of power and supply drinking water to Bengaluru.
The Chief Minister, who holds the Water Resources portfolio, added that Karnataka remains committed to releasing Tamil Nadu's mandated share of 177 TMC of Cauvery water. He said the government will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek clearance for the project.