Bommai tells TV conclave he has his own long-term vision for Karnataka
NEW DELHI:
Exuding the confidence of someone in total control of the situation, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said, “I have my own long-term vision for the state with a slew of projects and programmes. I have more than one year’s time for the (assembly) elections. I will bring the BJP back to power in 2023.”
Participating in the ‘Chaupal’ conclave organised by the News 18 TV channel in New Delhi, he said, “I am in constant touch with the people and have drawn up many programmes. The BJP is set to win the next elections and return to power.”
Replying to a question about his thinking on ways to prevent the spread of Omicron, the Chief Minister said, “We should reach the source of the pandemic. Passengers from 13 ‘at risk’ countries should be compulsorily tested. Those infected should be subjected to 7 days’ quarantine. They should be tested again on the 7th day. It is our duty to protect the health of our people.”
Bats for booster dose
Bommai also batted for administering a booster dose of the vaccine to Karnataka’s health workers.
Sharing the experience of his 4 months as Chief Minister, Bommai said it was seen as a ‘hot seat’. “But the heat will subside if we are doing a good job. Circumstances too mellow the person sitting in the Chief Minister’s seat.”
Replying to a question about his experiences of working with 5 Chief Ministers and his own experience as CM, he said, “All of them were mass leaders. Each of them had their own personality and administrative style. It has helped me in facing some situations. The previous CM, BS Yediyurappa, was a good mass leader and a hard-working, sensitive man. I have learned a lot from him about administration and politics.”
‘Jobs for locals’
Responding to the challenge of job creation and attracting investments to Karnataka, he said the state government is coming out with a new employment policy. “We will continue with the incentives to attract investments. But we also want to provide employment to people of our state.”
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