"The success of these welfare measures has made the BJP and other regional parties jittery and uncomfortable. In the usual tactic of diversion and manipulation, they are now using a section of the media to fuel wholly unwarranted rumours with regard to the post of Chief Minister and number of Deputy Chief Ministers," Venugopal said in a statement.
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Shivakumar recalled the remarks made by PM Modi that Karnataka would go bankrupt if guarantee schemes announced by the Congress were implemented.
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On his new position that comes with a Cabinet ministers rank, Gowda said this was a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the creation of a unique Karnataka Model of Development under the leadership of the CM and Dy CM.
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