Mysuru: Former minister and BJP MLC AH Vishwanath on Friday said only Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union home minister Amit Shah know whether there will be a Cabinet expansion or reshuffle in Karnataka.
Vishwanath said that CM BS Yediyurappa has discussed the issue with BJP national president JP Nadda.
“I hope for the Cabinet expansion and a ministerial post,” he said clarifying that he too is an aspirant to the post.
He said the government should provide a stable administration to win hearts after the Cabinet expansion. The ruling government and the ruling party should go together for a better administration.
Meanwhile, reacting to the statement given by Union chemical and fertilisers minister DV Sadananada Gowda who had said that Vishwanath has not built the party but only helped BJP to come to power in the state, he said that as a senior leader it is not right for Gowda to make such statements.
“There is no insider or outsider in BJP. I contested the election after getting a ticket from the party. So I am not an outsider,” said Vishwanath.
Madiwala caste into SC category
Vishwanath on Friday urged chief minister BS Yediyurappa to include Madiwala community under Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
Speaking at the inauguration of Sri Madiwala Machideva Kshmebhirudhi Seva Samsthe, Vishwanath said Madiwala caste should be included in SC category and the members must be given reservation.