<p>"I discussed with the Prime Minister how illegal mining is taking place in Karnataka," the former Prime Minister told reporters after the meeting.<br /><br />JD(S) leader Danish Ali said the party chief also discussed the law and order situation in the state. "The Prime Minister's response was positive," Ali said.<br /><br />The Reddy brothers and their alleged involvement in illegal mining have been a major cause of concern for the state BJP ever since it came to power.<br /><br />In Karnataka, the opposition MLAs had staged a 'sleep-in' protest inside the assembly premises, demanding a CBI probe into the mining issue.<br /><br />Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who was in Delhi last week, has ruled out a CBI probe into the allegations</p>
<p>"I discussed with the Prime Minister how illegal mining is taking place in Karnataka," the former Prime Minister told reporters after the meeting.<br /><br />JD(S) leader Danish Ali said the party chief also discussed the law and order situation in the state. "The Prime Minister's response was positive," Ali said.<br /><br />The Reddy brothers and their alleged involvement in illegal mining have been a major cause of concern for the state BJP ever since it came to power.<br /><br />In Karnataka, the opposition MLAs had staged a 'sleep-in' protest inside the assembly premises, demanding a CBI probe into the mining issue.<br /><br />Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who was in Delhi last week, has ruled out a CBI probe into the allegations</p>