'Punyatma' Rahul has given me power: Kumaraswamy

May 31, 2018 00:23

Days after his remarks that he was at the 'mercy' of the Congress and not the people drew flak, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday described the Grand Old party's president Rahul Gandhi as a 'Punyatma' (good soul).

"Today even though I don't have the blessings of people, Punyatma Rahul Gandhi placing trust in me has given the power. We have got a good opportunity. I will do it. He will not oppose, I will convince him," Kumaraswamy said.

"Taking him (Rahul Gandhi) into confidence, I will have to come to a decision," he said, as he tried to pacify farmers during his meeting with farmers' organisations regarding farm loan waiver.

"You (farmers) have a golden opportunity, utilise it, and stand with us. When election comes vote whomever you want....but utilise this opportunity," he added.

This comment from the chief minister comes days after his remarks that he was at the 'mercy' of the Congress and not the people drew flak from different quarters, including the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.

Going into damage control mode on his 'mercy' remark, Kumaraswamy said he never meant to show disrespect to the people of the state.

"What I meant was so long as they (Congress) support me I can continue. So, whatever programmes we have to pursue, I will be at the mercy of Congress." -- PTI

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