Disgruntled K'taka minister Anand Singh reluctant to meet CM Bommai

Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai has said that he is in touch with Anand Singh. According to reports, CM Bommai has invited Singh to Bengaluru to resolve the issue. However, Singh said that he has not decided about going to Bengaluru.

Bengaluru: Dissatisfied over his portfolio of Ecology, Environment and Tourism, Karnataka Minister Anand Singh has removed the MLA board and has shut down the office in Hospete i Vijayanagara district to show his displeasure over the portfolio allocation.

Speaking to reporters at the Venugopala temple on Wednesday, Singh expressed his dissatisfaction and said, "I'm not into politics to make money. I have already appealed to the leaders. I have conveyed everything."

"My request has also been addressed to former CM BS Yeddyurappa. I have confidence in the party. But I don't know whether they have faith in me or not," Anand Singh said.

On the other hand, Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai has said that he is in touch with Anand Singh. According to reports, CM Bommai has invited Singh to Bengaluru to resolve the issue. However, Singh said that he has not decided about going to Bengaluru.

"I have not taken any decision on going to Bengaluru. After finishing all my work, I will think about it. Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai called me to Bengaluru to have a discussion. I will directly talk with him," he said.

However, Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai, on Wednesday, said, "The High Command so far has not hinted about the dissatisfaction of ministers on portfolio allocation. I have asked Anand Singh to come to Bengaluru. I will hold talks with the Central leadership after talking to him."

"Me and Anand Singh are friends for last three three decades. We are continuously in touch. I am aware of his views and I too have conveyed my views. Everything will be set right after he comes and speaks to me," CM Bommai said.

"Anand Singh has explained all the issues involved and I would discuss with him again. I am calling him for discussion. Everything will be fine. I have asked him to come today. Tomorrow, I will not be available or he can come day-after-tomorrow. Let him come according to his convenience", the Chief Minister added.

Regarding another dissatisfied minister MTB Nagaraj, Bommai said he has spoken to him and there is no problem with him.