DCMs refuse to have privilege of Zero traffic

Bengaluru: All three Deputy Chief ministers of the state -Dr CN Ashwath Narayan, Laxman Savadi and Govind Karjol- have refused to have the privilege of Zero traffic.

Addressing presspersons in this regard Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan said, “I do not want to inconvenience the common man. I would like to blend among the people and work.”

The newly-inducted ministers took charge of their departments, occupied their offices, addressed press meets and held meetings with department officials on Wednesday, August 28.

As per the sources, Minister for Muzrai Department, Ports and fisheries Kota Srinivas Poojari took charge and inaugurated his office on Wednesday. Minister for Women and Child Welfare Shashikala Jolle too officially took her chair in the secretariat.

Senior ministers like Basavraj Bommai and R Ashoka held a meeting with officials. Home Minister Bommai held a meeting with senior police officers, while Revenue minister R Ashoka pushed department officials to ensure effective distribution of funds and relief measures for flood-hit districts.

However, Tourism minister CT Ravi and Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj KS Eshwarappa, who were said to be among the most upset, will assume office on Thursday and hold their first official press interaction to begin businesses of the ministry.