Udupi (Karnataka) [India], November 21 : Stating that the Congress had put all possible efforts to fight the bye-elections in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the fruits of labour will depend on God's will.
"The fruits of labour is God's will. I believe that God will bless us in all three places," Shivakumar told reporters after offering prayers to Kollur Mookambike temple.
Votes polled in the byelections for Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur will be counted on November 23.
Asked about surveys which are projecting one seat each for the three major parties in the state, Shivakumar said he does believe in surveys.
"What did the surveys of Karnataka and Haryana elections show? I don't believe in election surveys. We can't do politics based on the surveys. People will support those who win their trust."
Asked about allegations that defectors have been accommodated rather than the original Congressmen in the Administrative Board of the Kollur temple, he said, "We had given them our word during elections. Let them administer for some time."
Replying to a query on BPL card controversy, he said, "We will not let down BPL card holders at any cost. We have already instructed the minister concerned to give us a list of genuine people who have lost BPL cards. And, we have conveyed they should re-apply for new BPL cards if their cards have been cancelled wrongly. We will ensure that not even a single poor family is affected by this review. This is my promise as a representative of the government and KPCC president. Opposition is busy making a hue and cry because it is their job."
Asked about the police encounter which killed the Naxal leader, he said he would not want to comment on another department.
Asked about the slashing of Nabard loan by the Centre, he said, "The Chief Minister has already submitted an appeal to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding this in Delhi."
Replying to allegations of the Opposition leaders that the guarantee schemes would be stopped, he said, "Guarantees will continue for another 3.5 years. We will continue them for another five years if we come back to power. We are able to provide the guarantee and schemes to the people, thanks to the blessings of Goddess Mookambike. I prayed for the welfare of the state."