Portfolio allocation before August 13, says Minister
Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi stated that portfolio allocations for new ministers will likely be finalized before the Monsoon Session begins on August 13. He also dismissed rumors of a rift between himself and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Why it matters
Clarifies internal political stability and administrative readiness within the Karnataka state government ahead of legislative proceedings.
It is most likely that portfolios will be allocated to new Ministers before the Monsoon Session, which is set to begin on August 13, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi said in Belagavi on Tuesday.
“New Ministers will need to be given portfolios before the Session starts. The party high command will take appropriate decisions about such issues after consulting all leaders from the State unit, like the Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, party president B.K. Hariprasad and others,” he told reporters at his residence.
To a query, he said there was no inordinate delay in the allocation. “The Ministers start getting questions on the floor of the House a week after the session starts. They will have enough time to prepare,’’ he said.
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