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Shivakumar Urges MLAs to Advance Guarantees, Poll Preparations

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met Congress legislators in Bengaluru.

He asked them to make sure government guarantee schemes reach people in villages.

He also told them to nominate members for local committees that will monitor these schemes.

The legislators were asked to start preparing for local body elections.

The meeting also discussed the Hiriyur bypoll.

Drought relief and the state’s financial situation were also discussed.

A Finance Department note about financial pressures had reached the media.

Shivakumar said government documents should remain confidential and that people responsible for leaks could face action.

Key facts

Meeting: Congress Legislature Party meeting
Guarantee committees: Each MLA was asked to recommend six names for every gram panchayat committee.
Elections: Preparations were discussed for taluk panchayat and zilla panchayat elections.
Bypoll: The meeting reviewed preparations for the Hiriyur bypoll.
Financial concern: The Finance Department cautioned about fiscal pressures and urged restraint on projects without identified funding.
Document leak: Shivakumar reportedly warned that unauthorised disclosure of government documents could lead to action.
Other issue: Drought management and the government’s demand for financial assistance were discussed.

thehansindia.com · 2 hrs ago