Opining that the Congress' padayatra over Mekedatu issue may result in a spike in Covid issues, MLA and former chief minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday suggested that the Congress Party stop the padayatra instead of violating Covid guidelines and hold talks with the government about resolving the Mekedatu problem.
Handloom, Textile and Sugar Minister Shankar Patil Munenakoppa on Monday alleged that the Congress is holding 'Padayatra' on Mekedatu issue just for publicity, keeping the next elections, including BBMP polls, in view. Also read: Congress Mekedatu march: 35 leaders booked, CM Bommai says law will act
Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Wednesday stated that efforts would be made to focus on issues related to the North Karnataka region, in the Winter Session of the State Legislature proposed to be held at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi in December second week. "The Session in Belagavi is being held after a gap of three years. I have already discussed