Bengaluru: Newly appointed Home Minister of Karnataka Araga Jnanendra on Saturday said he had not expected to get an important portfolio like Home as a minister in the CM Basavaraj Bommai’s newly formed cabinet of ministers.

Speaking to reporters in Shettykoppa in the district, he said no portfolio is big or small and it depends on the minister and his dedication with which he fulfills his duty.

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“I did not anticipate of bait for any particular ministry or portfolio. Whichever portfolio they would give, I would’ve done my best to fulfill my duties. But I did not expect to get the as important a portfolio as Home” he said.

He further added that the CM Bommai and Yediyurappa and leaped faith in him and that he would be committed to his duties and not disappoint them.

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Raichur: In a fight on Monday night between two groups in Mallige Maduvu village of Manvi taluk over an allegedly trivial issue resulted in the death of one person and left more than 10 others injured.

The deceased person is identified as Bheemaraya, who had been grievously injured in the fight and died on Tuesday morning. The injured people are under treatment at the local government hospital, sources have said.

Police officers have paid a visit to the village and have reportedly beefed up the security, following the fight. Further information on the incident is awaited.

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