Will dakshinas wash away sins, asks CM
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BANGALORE: Obviously happy about the turn of events in the past 24 hours, particularly the decision of the apex court to entrust the investigation into illegal mining cases involving former CM BS Yeddyurappa to CBI, chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda looked more relaxed.
On Saturday, at an event to felicitate former minister and MP D Made Gowda at Ravindra Kalakshetra, the chief minister took many pot-shots at his predecessor. "When people are aspiring for power and opportunity is not coming their way, they end up indulging in other acts," the chief minister remarked.
"In the olden days, politicians believed that serving people was an opportunity given by God. So they had feared that if they do something wrong, they will be punished. But now people have started believing that if they visit temples and offer huge sums of dakshinas (offerings), God will forgive their sins," he added.
Reason behind smile
"Good conduct, ideals and rational behaviour are all good topics for speech in a public platform, but they are difficult to practice. I realized this when I became the chief minister. Nowadays, people don't like persons who are straight forward - in words or deeds. That's why I have been smiling more," the CM said with a wide grin, leaving the audience in splits.
Taking the example of Mahabharata, the chief minister said he will continue to work for the people in the same way Lord Krishna strived to uphold "dharma" even though Gandhari cursed the Yadava clan after 101 kauravas were killed.
The chief minister complimented G Made Gowda for his relentless fight on the Cauvery issue.
A word to the high command
Veteran freedom fighter HS Doreswamy who spoke on the occasion opined that the obstacles affecting D V Sadananda Gowda seems to have blown over.
"The party high command has to think now in the interest of people of Karnataka and allow him to expand cabinet. How can he function properly shouldering the responsibility of 20-odd departments," he said.
The felicitation function was organized by the alumni association of Bharathi Education Trust, Mandya. On the occasion, its founder D Made Gowda was conferred with honorary doctorate degree by the Mysore University.
BJPLP meet not necessary
The chief minister reiterated that there is no necessity for calling legislature party meeting of the BJP. "We will call such a meeting if need arises," he said. Some BJP legislators owing allegiance, had sought such a meeting.
On Saturday, at an event to felicitate former minister and MP D Made Gowda at Ravindra Kalakshetra, the chief minister took many pot-shots at his predecessor. "When people are aspiring for power and opportunity is not coming their way, they end up indulging in other acts," the chief minister remarked.
"In the olden days, politicians believed that serving people was an opportunity given by God. So they had feared that if they do something wrong, they will be punished. But now people have started believing that if they visit temples and offer huge sums of dakshinas (offerings), God will forgive their sins," he added.
Reason behind smile
"Good conduct, ideals and rational behaviour are all good topics for speech in a public platform, but they are difficult to practice. I realized this when I became the chief minister. Nowadays, people don't like persons who are straight forward - in words or deeds. That's why I have been smiling more," the CM said with a wide grin, leaving the audience in splits.
Taking the example of Mahabharata, the chief minister said he will continue to work for the people in the same way Lord Krishna strived to uphold "dharma" even though Gandhari cursed the Yadava clan after 101 kauravas were killed.
The chief minister complimented G Made Gowda for his relentless fight on the Cauvery issue.
A word to the high command
Veteran freedom fighter HS Doreswamy who spoke on the occasion opined that the obstacles affecting D V Sadananda Gowda seems to have blown over.
"The party high command has to think now in the interest of people of Karnataka and allow him to expand cabinet. How can he function properly shouldering the responsibility of 20-odd departments," he said.
The felicitation function was organized by the alumni association of Bharathi Education Trust, Mandya. On the occasion, its founder D Made Gowda was conferred with honorary doctorate degree by the Mysore University.
BJPLP meet not necessary
The chief minister reiterated that there is no necessity for calling legislature party meeting of the BJP. "We will call such a meeting if need arises," he said. Some BJP legislators owing allegiance, had sought such a meeting.
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