Bangalore: Siddaramaiah says no to felicitations, favour-seekers

Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore

Bangalore, Jul 2: “Henceforth, no one should felicitate chief minister Siddaramaiah during any meeting or function.”

The above statement was made by the chief minister himself who asked people not to organize felicitation functions for him. He also expressed his anger at those people who seek undue favours from him.

This was conveyed on Monday July 1 at his residence when the CM was listening to people’s problems. During this time, a few leaders came to his residence to honour him and this was refused by the chief minister.

“Do not honour me with a garland or ‘peta’ as I do not like it and I request people not to repeat it henceforth. Falling on my feet does not look good, instead talk to me about your problem and if it is genuine, we will solve it,” he said.

“We are appointed mainly to solve your problems. Hence, no one should go to the extent of falling on my feet,” said Siddaramaiah. 

Many people had come to the minister seeking favours. In reply to them, the chief minister said that he will respond to all their problems after the budget.