From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network
Bengaluru, Jul 18: The levy of 5% GST on packaged and branded milk and curd could be avoided by claiming reimbursement, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said in Bengaluru on Monday.
Speaking to media persons after casting his vote in favour of NDA candidate, Droupadi Murmu, in the Presidential elections in Vidhana Soudha, Bommai said the sellers could claim the reimbursement and thus avoid the hike in prices.
“There is no need to hike the prices. This message would be conveyed after discussing it in the GST Council,’’ Bommai said.
However, he did not clarify whether it will be followed by Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on its Nandini brand of packaged milk and curd.
Bommai exuded confidence that the NDA's Presidential Nominee Droupadi Murmu is set to win with a two third majority as many political parties are supporting her.
“There is every possibility of Murmu breaking all previous records in her margin of victory. Droupadi Murmu is the personification of noble humane values. Her elevation to the post of the President of India is good for the future of India's democracy,’’ he said.
Voting for Presidential election is on all over the country from the Parliament in Delhi to State Assemblies.
“Apart from NDA partner parties, Murmu has received support from several other parties too. She is an efficient administrator. Her contribution as a Municipal Vice President, Legislator, state minister and Governor has been commendable. Hailing from a tribal community, her elevation to the highest post in the country is a proud moment,’’ Bommai said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the leader of NDA has made the nation proud by selecting her as the NDA candidate for the President's post, Bommai said.
‘Cong indulging in Cheap Politics’
The Chief Minister took a dig at the Congress party and accused it of indulging in cheap politics over every issue as it is suffering from fear of defeat.
Bommai said JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda has extended his support for NDA's Presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu. Congress should follow good ideals with at least a few issues and uphold the spirit of national unity, he added.
Earlier, he extended birthday greetings to BJP National General Secretary CT Ravi along with his ministerial colleagues.