Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Aug 5: State energy minister, D K Shivakumar, who appeared before the media persons today for the first time after having been grilled in a secluded atmosphere for over three days, said that he would first like to meet legislators who have confidence in him and then beseech the divine powers he has faith in. He also said that he will answer every question raised against him once he gets a copy of the documents prepared by the I-T deparment.

The minister, who met media representatives opposite his Sadashivanagar residence here, apologised for having caused problems for police officials and media. He thanked the police officers for protecting his own family and those of his friends and relatives during this trying time. "I know that being the fourth estate of democracy, media has been doing its duty. I am not concerned whether you are reporting in my favour or against," he added.

"I'm not the kind of person that violates the law and the Constitution...the truth will come out," he said.

Shivakumar confirmed that the income tax officials who had continued with their investigations at his home for three days, have concluded their investigation and gone back. "I do not want to speak anything about this issue now. The officials have prepared an inquest. I will react after verifying the copy of the inquest of documents prepared by the income tax officials, and after the same is handed over to me," he clarified.

He expressed gratefulness to people who solidly supported him during the raid. "I am aware that Congress party and its leaders have faced embarrassment on account of this raid. I profusely thank the party activists and leaders for supporting me during this crisis. I have never violated laws and the Constitution. Henceforth, when I speak, I will speak backed by documents. I will provide clarification for every query raised against me," he stated.

Shivakumar said that he would like to first meet legislators who have reposed confidence in him, and also the divine powers in whom he reposes trust.