The exercise is seen as one to ensure smooth COVID management in the districts. As per the notification issued by the government, Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol, who holds the Public Works portfolio, will be in charge of Belagavi.
Karnataka CM appoints six district in-charge ministers
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Bengaluru, May 3 : Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday effected minor reshuffle in the appointment of district in-charge ministers in the state.
In a notification issued by the government, Yediyurappa assigned Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol as the in-charge of the high-profile Belagavi district, despite having four leaders from this district in his Cabinet.
Belagavi assumes significance in state politics as it is the second largest district after Bengaluru which sends 18 MLAs to the state Assembly.
Karjol, who holds the Public Works portfolio, enjoys considerable rapport with the powerful Jarkiholi family in the district. He will be replacing Ramesh Jarkiholi, who had to step down as minister owing to his name cropping up in the alleged sleaze CD scandal in March this year.
A day after Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. Eshwarappa complained about the "high-handedness" of Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, top ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol and Home .