Addressing the media, Parameshwara said, "We will not try to hush up any scam. We are an open book; there is nothing hidden. CM Siddaramaiah has clarified the matter and there is no need to make statements in this regard repeatedly."
"There is no need for the government to form an SIT to investigate the MUDA land fraud. There is also no need for it to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Chief Minister has clarified the matter and there is no need to investigate the issue," he reiterated.
Dismissing talks of the high command being upset over Congress infighting over the Chief Minister's post and issuing gag orders, the Minister asserted that nothing of that kind has happened.
"I had gone to New Delhi with CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar. The high command appreciated our performance and sent us back. No further instructions were given during the meeting. They told us that we are doing a good job." Parameshwara said.
When asked about BJP MLA Basanagouda R. Patil Yatnal's letter to the central government to stop guarantee schemes which they allege are ruining the state economy, Parameshwara stated: "Let the central government approach us; we will see. We have been elected by the people to govern the state. The people have not elected them (BJP)."
"The people have given a mandate to the BJP to rule at the Centre. They will govern as the central government and we will govern here. This is the view of MLA Yatnal. We have taken steps to help the people while keeping a healthy economy in mind. "said Parameshwara.
"If guarantees create problems, solving them is our responsibility. The amount of Rs 56,000 crore that we spent on guarantees, we will take care of the consequences. We do not want your guidance and direction in that regard," Parameshwara said.
Responding to a question on whether the central government could give instructions on the assurances, the Karnataka Home Minister said: "Let them give instructions. We will see."
"That's why I mentioned that the people elected us to govern and not them. On what basis would the central government give instructions?" -Parameshwara questioned.
Reacting to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's statement that the state government is financially incapable of purchasing rice from the Centre, Parameshwara stated, "Let the Union Minister and the Central Government write a letter in this regard." and they will know how we will respond."
He further mentioned that CM Siddaramaiah has called a meeting of officials to understand the problems faced by people in all districts.
In addition, the meeting will also evaluate how officials have successfully implemented government programs and how they are responding to the demands of the people, according to the minister.
"The meeting will begin today and discussions in all departments will be taken up and reviewed," he added.
"The objective is to motivate the administration to work efficiently, and the meeting has been called to encourage them to take on the work of the people and make an administration more people-friendly," he emphasized.
"There is no need for the government to form an SIT to investigate the MUDA land fraud. There is also no need for it to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Chief Minister has clarified the matter and there is no need to investigate the issue," he reiterated.
Dismissing talks of the high command being upset over Congress infighting over the Chief Minister's post and issuing gag orders, the Minister asserted that nothing of that kind has happened.
"I had gone to New Delhi with CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar. The high command appreciated our performance and sent us back. No further instructions were given during the meeting. They told us that we are doing a good job." Parameshwara said.
When asked about BJP MLA Basanagouda R. Patil Yatnal's letter to the central government to stop guarantee schemes which they allege are ruining the state economy, Parameshwara stated: "Let the central government approach us; we will see. We have been elected by the people to govern the state. The people have not elected them (BJP)."
"The people have given a mandate to the BJP to rule at the Centre. They will govern as the central government and we will govern here. This is the view of MLA Yatnal. We have taken steps to help the people while keeping a healthy economy in mind. "said Parameshwara.
"If guarantees create problems, solving them is our responsibility. The amount of Rs 56,000 crore that we spent on guarantees, we will take care of the consequences. We do not want your guidance and direction in that regard," Parameshwara said.
Responding to a question on whether the central government could give instructions on the assurances, the Karnataka Home Minister said: "Let them give instructions. We will see."
"That's why I mentioned that the people elected us to govern and not them. On what basis would the central government give instructions?" -Parameshwara questioned.
Reacting to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's statement that the state government is financially incapable of purchasing rice from the Centre, Parameshwara stated, "Let the Union Minister and the Central Government write a letter in this regard." and they will know how we will respond."
He further mentioned that CM Siddaramaiah has called a meeting of officials to understand the problems faced by people in all districts.
In addition, the meeting will also evaluate how officials have successfully implemented government programs and how they are responding to the demands of the people, according to the minister.
"The meeting will begin today and discussions in all departments will be taken up and reviewed," he added.
"The objective is to motivate the administration to work efficiently, and the meeting has been called to encourage them to take on the work of the people and make an administration more people-friendly," he emphasized.
