Ramesh Jarkiholi’s hush-hush meeting with Mins, MLAs raises eyebrows

Ramesh Jarkiholi’s hush-hush meeting with Mins, MLAs raises eyebrows

Chikmagalur: Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi’s meeting with some ministers and an MLA at a resort here has raised many eyebrows in the state.

The meeting comes after a few legislators and ministers reportedly expressed displeasure over the expansion of the cabinet, allocation, and reallocation of portfolios.

However, Ramesh Jarkiholi putting an end to the speculations said, “We visited Yettinahole project area in Sakleshpur taluk and talked about speeding up the project and ensuring water supply by June. The next morning we held a meeting with officials of the department.”

When questioned why the official meeting was held at a private resort, Ramesh said, “Serai Resort was owned by the son-in-law of S M Krishna who is my political guru. The resort owner, late Siddhartha, was my good friend. I have visited the resort many times over the years.”

Meanwhile, other politicals leaders also echoed Jarkiholi and said political issues were not discussed.