Mangalore,Jan12,2013: Former chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda has clarified that he was not in the race for the post of State BJP President, but was ready to shoulder the responsibility in the event of the high command choosing him for the post.
Speaking to reporters here on January 11, Friday, Gowda made a mockery of Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje and accused her of making contradictory statements.
On the Supreme Court ruling on Lokayukta appointment, Gowda said he had tried to appoint a Lokayukta during his tenure. Continuing, he said he would have continued as the Chief Minister of the state even now, had he encouraged corruption