Yediyurappa in Delhi, to meet HM Shah to discuss state politics, finalise by-poll candidates
New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who reached here Sunday morning, said he will meet Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the state's political scenario and also finalize candidates for the upcoming parliamentary and assembly by-polls.
The chief minister, however, did not divulge if they would also deliberate on the much-awaited cabinet rejig in the state.
"I am going to discuss the political situation in Karnataka," the CM told reporters after landing in Delhi.
"Recently, we won the gram panchayat elections in a very big way. Within a month's time, we are going to face two parliamentary and an assembly by-polls. We have to finalize the candidates. We will discuss all these issues with Amit Shah and other important leaders," he added.
The BJP leader said while his appointment with the home minister is confirmed, he will also try to meet JP Nadda, the party's national president.
Asked about the steps taken to check the spread of COVID-19 in the state, the chief minister said, "In Karnataka, the COVID-19 situation is under control. We are taking all precautions."
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Two-wheeler rider killed after ramming tanker near Arkula Bridge in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A two-wheeler rider was killed on Sunday morning after his vehicle collided with a tanker from behind near Arkula Bridge, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Ashfaq (22), a resident of Farangipete.
According to reports, the tanker was heading towards BC Road when the two-wheeler rammed into it from behind near a furniture shop close to Arkula Bridge. Ashfaq sustained severe injuries.
He was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Padil where he recived initial treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries while being taken to another private hospital in the city for further treatment, police added.
Traffic police have registered a case in connection with the incident.
