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ShareBanglore: The beleaguered chief minister, BS Yeddyurappa, on Tuesday declared that he does not need anyone's certificate for the efforts he is making to effectively implement the rehabilitation and relief works in the flood-affected districts of the state.
Returning from a tour of the flood-hit districts, Yeddyurappa regretted that wherever he went over the past four days, rehabilitation work had begun but the local MLAs were only conspicuous by their absence. He said that though the party had the power, it would not take any action against these MLAs as it might lead to another controversy.
Making it clear that he was not bothered by the developments on the political front, the chief minister said that he would continue with his work of ensuring speedy rehabilitation in the flood-affected districts.
He said he had spoken to senior party leader Venkaiah Naidu earlier in the evening and had been summoned to Delhi to discuss the political developments.
The chief minister said he would visit the national capital on November 5 or 6 to meet party central leaders and also prime minister Manmohan Singh over central funds for the rehabilitation work.
On the claims of Reddy brothers that the high command has not said Yeddyurappa would remain the chief minister, he said they don't know what is happening in New Delhi.
"If necessary, I am ready to hold discussions with Karunakara Reddy. I will accept that there are some lapses, but we can sort them out. I will use all the tactics to save my chair. I can be a Chanakya too," he added.
"If the party high command suggests any compromise formula, I will accept it. I hope that national leaders will take the right decision to protect the state's interest. I am ready to face all the consequences," he added.
Reacting to the opposition parties allegations that the administration had collapsed in the state, the chief minister said this is not the first state that is facing political uncertainty. Several leaders have faced political uncertainty. I am ready to face all challenges," he said.
