Cabinet formation in two phases: CM
Bengaluru, June 5: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that the cabinet formation of the JDS-Congress coalition government would be completed in two phases.
Speaking to reporters at his Home Office Krishna here on Tuesday, the CM said that there are no differences in the coalition government. But discussions on sharing the portfolios are on. So, the cabinet would be expanded in two phases, he said.
In the first phase, nine MLAs from JDS would take oath as ministers and in the second phase, Congress MLAs would take charge. JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda has given him the full freedom to take decisions. There is no confusion in the party on sharing the portfolios.
The party’s priority is to ensure good governance. He has appealed all MLAs of the party in the Legislature Party meeting held here today. In turn, MLAs have expressed positively, he said.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
