Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS/HB)
Udupi, Aug 9: “I am made minister not to bring scams to light. My aim is to bring about development in the state. So I will try to do the same within the limited period of time,” said minister for energy Sunil Kumar in the city on Monday August 9.
Responding to the question of the suitability of chief minister (CM) Basavaraj Bommai’s friendship with a rival political party, Sunil said, “Friendship may be of any type. But it should not affect commitment and working style. It will not make any difference.”
With regards to issue of employees of BRS Hospital of city holding indefinite sit in protest against delay in salaries, Sunil said, “All information pertaining to BRS Hospital is with us. CM Bommai will discuss with concerned officials on Thursday and decide on the solution. Keep faith on the government and people representatives. I request the employees to give up protest as new cabinet is just formed. We are committed to the interests of the employees as well the public of our district.”
Reacting to the question of resuscitation of sugar factory, Sunil said, “First I will take charge of Kannada and culture department. Then I will take the responsibility of energy department. Once I take charge on Friday I will start my work.”
“CM Bommai has already clarified that he will call the rebels in the party and pacify them. There is an internal system in the BJP of this kind. We will sort this out internally,” said Sunil answering query on disappointment over portfolio allocation and not giving minister positions to some MLAs.