Mangalore: BJP's Presence Strong, No MLA has Quit - Shettar
 
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS)
 
Mangalore, Dec 2: "BJP is strong in the state as its party workers have strenghthened its base in every village," said chief minister Jagadish Shettar.

He was speaking to reporters at Mary Hill here on Sunday December 2.

He asserted that all MLAs are with the BJP and expressed his confidence of completing the term.
 
"The good governance given by the state government will hold the party in good stead. No MLAs have moved away from BJP," he said.

He also made it clear that there was no confusion among the party workers.
 
When asked about the Cauvery water dispute with Tamil Nadu, the CM replied that the dispute could be sorted out easily. "The condition of the Cauvery water basin is deteriorating and the same has been brought to the notice of center and the Apex court as well," he said.

'Tamil Nadu has also been informed about the matter. On Monday December 3, the state’s argument will be presented before the Apex Court. I am sure the verdict will be in favour of Karnataka," he said.

TV Journo Boycott

During the CM's visit to the city, a section of TV journalists refused to telecast his visit, in protest against the government's inaction in getting Naveen Soorinje released from jail. Soorinje has been arrested for his alleged connection to the home stay attack at Padil, but despite the high court stay on the FIR against him, the police have not released him yet.