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Bengaluru, Dec 23: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been appointed as a member of the Congress party’s manifesto drafting committee for next year’s Lok Sabha polls.

The Chief Minister has thanked AICC President Mallikarjuna Kharge for conferring him the honour of being a member of the all import manifesto drafting committee.

``Today, people across the country recognize our government's 'Karnataka Model' of governance as a non-partisan benchmark. Being given the opportunity in the manifesto drafting is an honour I perceive as AICC's recognition of this 'Karnataka Model of Governance,’’ he said.

The Chief Minister pointed out that a party's manifesto is not just a list of promises to the voters; it is a commitment we make to the people and implementing it is the true essence of governance. Our previous government had implemented more than 95% of the promises in the manifesto, providing equal opportunity and balanced development, thereby earning the trust of the people.

``The current government in Karnataka is also advancing on the same path. I hope that in the coming days, the people of the country will also benefit from the advantages of the Karnataka Model of Governance,’’ he said expressing his gratitude to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, ``for supporting all my welfare and infrastructure initiatives.’’