Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
C
hief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the state government will take strict action against illegal mining. If any category of mining has legal license,there will be full cooperation from all concerned departments.
He was responding to the media after inaugurating various development programmes at Government Pre university College campus today.
Reacting to the media’s query regarding mining,the CM said that a meeting was held with the Forest Department and appropriate directions were given not to disturb A,B,C or any category of mining.
Alternative measures to mining in forest land were also discussed.We have fought against illegal mining in the past.
Review and Action:
Pre University College,high school and library buildings and various development programmes have been inaugurated at the cost Rs.36 crore.
About 3 thousand students are benefited by these well-equipped buildings.He said that this work has been undertaken by Kalyana Karnataka Development Board.
Responding to the opinion expressed by the media about the need for a women’s degree college and a women’s police station in Vijayanagara district,he said that action would be taken after reviewing the matter.
BJP’s futile attempts to topple the government:
Reacting to MLA Ramesh Jarakiholi prediction that Congress government will topple soon,the CM said that the people of Karnataka have given majority to the Congress party by 136 seats.
The Congress government will rule for five years.I am going to continue as Chief Minister for five years.Since the BJP was successful once in Operation Kamala,they think that they can attempt again.But their efforts will go in vain,he said.
Decision of the High Command:
Responding to a media query on whether there will be three Deputy Chief Ministers in the government,the CM said that Congress is a national party and not a regional party.He said that the party high command will take a decision on such issues.
Hampi Festival:
Answering a question on whether the Hampi Utsav will be celebrated in a grand manner,he said that as Hampi Utsav was celebrated in the month of January last year, this year too it will be celebrated in the month of January.
Sugar Factory:
Responding about setting up a sugar factory in Hosapet, the CM said that he would discuss the matter with the concerned authorities and take an appropriate decision.
Grants to Hampi University:
Responding to a question about lack of funds for Hampi University,he said that the funds will be provided immediately if Hampi University requests for funds.
