Will respond to critics at appropriate time, says Satish Jarkiholi

Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi addressing presspersons in Belagavi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Saturday said he would respond at an appropriate time to those allegedly conducting a smear campaign against him.

Speaking to presspersons in Belagavi on Saturday, he said those spreading misinformation lacked historical awareness and knowledge. “We have been in public struggles for the past 30 to 40 years. Let them continue; we will respond when the time comes,” he said.

On the Ballari Nala issue, Mr. Jarkiholi acknowledged that it had affected development and farmers’ economic progress. The nala’s narrow width was contributing to the problem, he said, adding that the government had sought a report and would decide on further action after receiving it.