Yet another controversy popped up in Karnataka Minisitry as Kumaraswamy has entrusted the Higher education Portfolio with G T Devegowda who is just a class 8 pass. When asked about this Kumaraswamy’s response was “What have I studied? I’m working as the chief minister”
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“Some people will have the wish to work in certain departments, but in every department, there is an opportunity to work efficiently. We have to work efficiently”, he added. Kumaraswamy actually holds a BSc degree.
Devegowda was reportedly upset at being given the higher education portfolio, especially as his own formal education has been limited.G T Devegowda, who emerged as a giant killer defeating former chief minister Siddaramaiah in Chamundeshwari constituency in Mysuru in the May 12 assembly polls, was said to be eyeing key portfolios, according to party sources.
“Is there a better department than Higher Education and Minor Irrigation to work?”
“Should I give Finance?”….there will be demand for certain ministries, but certain decisions are made internally in the party,” he told reporters here, adding that such wishes of becoming a minister first and then wanting certain specific portfolios are common.
Kumaraswamy had last night allocated portfolios but it has left some upset including G T Devegowda and C S Puttaraju, who got the Minor Irrigation portfolio.
Kumaraswamy retained the key Finance department, as also Energy with him while giving Home to his deputy G Parameshwara of the Congress.
The chief minister had inducted 25 new ministers on June 6, including those from his party JD(S), Congress, BSP, and the fledgling KPJP.
The JD(S) leader became the chief minister after the Congress offered support to the party keep out the BJP. In the 225-member Assembly, including one nominated, the Congress has 78 MLAs, the JDS has 36 and the BJP 104, with three others.
source: PTI
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