Speaking after being felicitated by the party workers at Kyalanur Cross here on Sunday, he said he will urge the government to provide a fair price for agricultural lands. The move will help in checking unemployment in the district, he added.

The minister further said that he would participate in Bellary by-poll campaigning on November 16. PLD Bank president Muni Narayanappa and Krisnhampur Srinivas were present.