People have given me the authority to take an S-turn, says Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended his administration's decision-making process, stating that he has the authority to make 'S-turns' in policy based on public interest. He also addressed the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra and clarified the state's approach to water distribution between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Why it matters
This reflects the political maneuvering and public accountability challenges faced by state-level leadership in India regarding controversial legislation and resource management.
“The Opposition is accusing me of taking U-turns on decisions such as the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill. They can accuse me of anything. But I want to tell them that the people of the State have given me the authority to take an S-turn,” Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said at Kudal Sangam in Bagalkot district on Friday.
“There is no question of prestige in withdrawing any Bill or government decision. What is important to me is public interest and people’s opinion of our decisions. People have given me the power to take S-turns. Let us see what turn to take next,” he said.
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