Will respectfully welcome the PM and raise state’s issues: CM D K Shivakumar

Bengaluru: “The Prime Minister is visiting the state; we will respectfully welcome him and raise matters concerning Karnataka,” Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated on Thursday.

Shivakumar was responding to media queries during a press conference at the Vikasa Soudha premises. When asked whether any memorandum or formal request would be submitted during the Prime Minister’s visit, he said, “There are matters concerning Karnataka that bring honour to the country. Therefore, he should cooperate with us, just as we should cooperate with him.”

Inauguration of Pink Line is a matter of pride for Karnataka

Speaking about the Prime Minister’s itinerary and the launch of the Namma Metro Pink Line, the Chief Minister said, “Preparations are underway for the inauguration of Bengaluru’s Metro Pink Line. It is a matter of pride for Karnataka that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving to inaugurate it. While several issues are still pending and a lot of development work remains to be done, I am confident that all events—including the programmes scheduled in Mysuru—will go smoothly.”

Have sought the PM’s time to discuss a few matters privately

Asked if drought relief would be on the agenda, Shivakumar replied, “I will certainly make a sincere appeal. However, I cannot disclose what I plan to discuss with him just yet. I have sought an appointment to discuss a few matters privately, and he has asked me to visit Delhi.”