Mr Kumaraswamy hinted smooth transfer of power
Bangalore, Sep 16 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today indicated that he would step down after completion of 20-month term and pass on the baton to coalition partner Bharatiya Janata Party.
Speaking after laying foundation stone for various developmental projects at Tavarekere Hobli in Magadi taluk in Bangalore Urban district here, Mr Kumaraswamy promised that various welfare initiated by his government during the last 20 month would be carried forward by the next government after he steps down in October 2007.
Referring
to
demand
by
Anganawadi
workers
to
increase
their
remuneration,
Mr
Kumaraswamy
said
that
the
coalition
government
was
aware
of
their
contribution
at
the
rural
areas.
"Since
I
have
to
step
down
within
next
15
days
I
am
hesitating
to
make
any
announcement
on
the
demands
of
Anganawadis.
However,
I
am
sure
next
government
would
certainly
fulfill
the
demand." UNI