Speaking to reporters here, he said, "We all have worked as chief ministers. This time new members have been given a chance. It is important to maintain harmony with the coalition partners. Party members sought our cooperation and we It is provided." Modi has a vision of building a 'New India', whatever our wishes are, we have to accept them in order to achieve the larger goal.,

Responding to a question about Tumakuru BJP MP V. Somanna being given a ministerial berth, former CM Bommai said, "It is not a surprise that Somanna has been given this post. He is a fighter Although he lost the state assembly elections, he fought hard and won the Lok Sabha elections by a huge margin and his service will be beneficial to the country.

Asked about injustice to North Karnataka in the new Narendra Modi-led cabinet, he said, “Our party thinks at the national level and considers the entire country.When issues arise in North Karnataka, our party will work strongly. Pralhad Joshi is a cabinet minister representing North Karnataka. His presence will benefit the region."

Asked about a local media outlet saying that Basavaraj Bommai did not open the door when Pralhad Joshi arrived, former CM Bommai said, "I was not in the room when Union minister Pralhad Joshi arrived.Wrong message should not be sent. I am a good friend of his and I have personally congratulated him."

Commenting on the ongoing discussion that the guarantee did not yield political gains, he said it was clear that the Congress had issued the guarantee for political gains.

He said that the state government will take decisions regarding guarantee schemes.

Asked about the BBMP's plan to impose a tax on every household for garbage collection, the former chief minister said, "The state (Congress) government does not have money to pay salaries, so they are planning to impose a tax on people. Have been.“Bengaluru should consider what kind of government they have voted into power.”