Karnataka power tussle: BJP doesn’t need DK Shivakumar, says V Somanna

Balehonnur: Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna reacted to the ongoing Karnataka CM row and said, “BJP doesn’t need D K Shivakumar. If the Congress has the courage, let them dissolve the government and face elections."

The minister hailed the leadership of PM Modi and called the saffron party strong enough. He questioned the need of DKS in BJP. Speaking to reporters here, he said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has become strong across the country. Why would we need D K Shivakumar? Why do you remember someone who has gone elsewhere? What is the point of holding on to him?"

“People are suffering because the damaged roads have made travel impossible. These (Congress leaders) are busy staging a drama of power-sharing. I have never seen such a corrupt, unethical, shameless, and disrespectful government,” Somanna remarked further.

The minister also addressed the infrastructure issue in the state. “It is disheartening to see the condition of the roads leading to Sringeri and Balehonnur mutts. I have informed MLA T D Rajegowda to hand over this highway to the National Highways Authority. I have also discussed the matter with leaders C T Ravi and D N Jeevaraj,” he said.

He also stated that the survey work for providing a railway line to Sringeri will begin soon. “There may be challenges due to forest areas, but efforts will be made to address them and provide the railway line,” he concluded.