MLA Yogish Bhat nominated for post of deputy speaker

MLA Yogish Bhat nominated for post of deputy speaker

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, January 8: Expressing gratitude to the Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) for nominating him to the post of deputy speaker of the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly in recognition of his services and experience, MLA Yogish Bhat said that he is eager to work for the state’s welfare. He was addressing reporters at the district office of the BJP on Jan 8, Saturday.

MLA Yogish Bhat, who is the MLA for the fourth time and representing the Mangalore south constituency at present, said that he is dedicated to the development of the state and will be delighted to take up any responsibility that the party gives him.

Admitting that the responsibilities of the deputy speaker is quite heavy at present considering recent controversial developments such as disqualification of MLAs prior to the trust vote and others, Mr. Bhat said that he will take immediate decisions regarding sensitive situations if he wins Tuesday’s poll, adding that he will be filing his nomination on Monday.

Speaking about the projects launched by the Karnataka Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC) (previously called Karnataka Industrial Investment and Development Corporation), he said that they are “landmark initiatives” toward state development. The KIIDC, which has been running under loss for the past 3 years, has recent gotten involved in development projects worth Rs. 45,000 crore, he said, adding that the KIIDC has successfully paid off its debts too.

Releasing a list of 27 development projects undertaken by the KIIDC, some of which are the development of the Tadadi Port, the Devanahalli Business Park, VADA in Bellary, and so on, Mr. Bhat expressed hopes that these projects will be successfully implemented in the near future.

MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, District committee president of BJP Padmanabha Kottari, Nithin Kumar and Srikar Prabhu were present.