CM promises corruption-free rule at Jan Chetana Yatra

October 31, 2011

Mangalore, October 31: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda seized the stage of the Mangalore leg of BJP veteran L k Advani's Jan Chetana Yatra as an opportunity to pledge for the corruption free and transparent administration in Karnataka by becoming a role model to others.

Thousands of people, who had gathered at Nehru Maidan on Monday to witness the sixth all-India Yatra of Mr Advani, erupted in applause when CM said that standing in this sacred land, where he was born and brought up, he wanted to take the oath of clean, transparent and corruption-free administration throughout his tenure.

Explaining his efforts to tackle corruption in the state as a Chief Minister, he said that he wanted to set an example for others in the state rather than expecting transparency from lower level. “If the CM of a state was credible man, officers at lower level will surely learn from him”, he said.

He said that as part of his transparent administration policy, he has installed closed circuit cameras in all four offices where he works, including the office in Vidhan Saudha and Party office, so that people in any corner of the state can have direct accesses to the activities of CM. “People should be aware how many hours of a day I spend in my office”, he said.

The cameras will start functioning from November 1 and people can easily see what is happening in CM's office round the clock through internet, he said.

Speedy disposal of files

He also said that his government would be introducing Citizen Charter on Thursday, to ensure speedy disposal of files in government offices. In case any official failed to dispose the files within a period of 15-days, the government will impose penalty per day to the respective officer, he warned.

“Government offices henceforth give positive responses 24x7 hrs basis to the public. Public can lodge the complaint regarding any of their grievances directly to the CM's office either through e-mail or through over telephone, he stated.

He said a secretary would be sent to each district twice in every month to review the developmental works and to listen the public grievances.

He also has issued circulars directing DCs, Zilla Panchayat CEOs and tahsildars to conduct field visits to ensure transparent administration. "DCs and CEOs must visit taluk panchayats once a week to monitor the progress of file disposal," he added.

Mr Gowda instructed the Deputy Commissioners of the districts to visit one Taluk office every month and each Tehsildar to visit Hobli places every month to solve the problems of the people.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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