Santosh Lad denies ministers' rift with CM
's leadership.
During a press interaction on Saturday, Lad questioned the basis of these claims and urged the media to address substantial state issues.
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"Who has claimed that ministers are dissatisfied with the CM? Who informed the media about this discontent? Please refrain from raising such unfounded questions.
Instead, let's focus on the challenges facing the state," he stated.
Discussing development funds, Lad noted that the state administration should seek clarification from the Centre regarding the lack of financial support. "It is true that grants for MLA HR Gaviyappa were not received.
But, you have to ask him directly for details. We recently presented a budget and allocated more funds than the previous BJP administration. We have invested more across various departments when compared to them," he remarked.
Lad noted that small variations within a democratic system are normal and asked the media not to interpret it as a form of governmental instability. Regarding Aland MLA BR Patil's recent statements, he said, "CM and Deputy CM communicated with him.
If people are questioning whether Siddaramaiah will serve his full term, they should also inquire if Prime Minister Modi will complete his term. Our govt is enjoying full majority, while Modi's is a coalition.
"
Concerning BJP leader CN Ravikumar's contentious statements, Lad said the choice to apologise rests with him. However, "Such comparisons are disrespectful. He previously insulted a Muslim officer by labelling her a Pakistani, and now he has disrespected a Hindu woman.
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Is Shalini Rajanish not a Hindu? Why demean her? We inhabit a society where people should feel ashamed of such statements. Such comments do not contribute to development.
Everyone should learn how to communicate appropriately in public," Lad said.
When asked about Ballari district minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan's absence and insufficient attention to the district, Santosh Lad said, "I will discuss this with him."
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