Credit for CM's village stay programme goes to entire coalition: Dy CM Parameshwara
Bengaluru, Jun 24: The credit for Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's 'Grama Vastavaiya' (overnight stay in villages) outreach programme goes to the entire coalition government, not JD(S) alone, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said Monday.
'Grama Vastavya' is aimed at taking administration to the people.
"This is coalition government, the Chief Minister is not alone for JD(S), he is Chief Minister for the entire state.
If he does grama vastavaiya will it (credit) go only to JD(S)? It will go to entire government," Parameshwara, who is from the Congress, said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "We are taking the administration to people, it is not taking Janata Dal to people."
'Grama Vastavya' is a popular programme that Kumaraswamy had launched during his first stint as Chief Minister heading the BJP-JD(S) coalition government in 2006-07.
During his previous stint, Kumaraswamy used to spend the nights at villagers' houses as part of the initiative.
This time, however, he has decided to stay in government schools.
Kumaraswamy did his first grama vastavya of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government at Chandaraki village in Yadgir district on Friday, while the stay at Herur village in Kalaburagi rural taluk on Saturday was postponed in the wake of heavy rain.
He will be in Karegudda in Raichur district on June 26.
Responding to a question about the Congress taking part in the CM's outreach programme, Parameshwara said, "Our minister and karyakartas were all there, when we do they (JDS workers and leaders) will also come."
Kumaraswamy had recently said he has asked all his ministers and mlas to do grama vastavaiya separately.
The statement by the deputy chief minister is being seen as an attempt by the Congress to claim credit for the popular programme fearing that it may entirely go to the JD(S) alone.
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Eid celebrated with fervour across Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Karnataka on Saturday, with thousands of people offering special prayers at mosques and Eidgahs, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In Bengaluru and other major cities, people gathered in large numbers early in the morning to offer namaz, exchanged greetings of "Eid Mubarak", and visited relatives and friends. Markets wore a festive look, with brisk business reported in garments, sweets, and accessories in the run-up to the festival.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, in his message, said, "May this Eid ul-Fitr bring joy, peace, and prosperity to all our citizens celebrating around the nation. As Ramadan month concludes, let us continue to cherish the values of compassion, generosity, and unity. Eid Mubarak to everyone!"
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who participated in a mass prayer programme, extended greetings to the Muslim community and underscored the importance of harmony and compassion.
"Praying for the welfare of humanity is essential," he said.
"Praying for the well-being of humankind is essential, and people should live with mutual love and trust, guided by humanity. India is a country of diverse religions and cultures, and in a nation marked by unity in diversity, everyone must live together harmoniously. No religion preaches hatred; all religions advocate love," the chief minister added.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, in a message posted on 'X', said, "May this Eid bring happiness and prosperity. Eid Mubarak!" Festive meals, including traditional delicacies such as Seviyan (vermicelli) and Biryani, were prepared in households, while charitable acts and distribution of food and alms marked the spirit of the festival across the state.
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