Overview
- Karnataka’s chief minister attended the consecration of the Sri Adishaktatmaka Dandimaramma Temple in Pillahalli, Mysuru taluk, on Saturday.
- He said he believes God exists everywhere and that God is one known by many names, noting that religions preach love and that he does not oppose temple worship.
- He credited eight election victories to voters’ blessings, recalling his first contest in 1978 and enduring support from Chamundeshwari and Varuna.
- He reiterated a mission to empower the poor and curb inequality through schemes meant to reach the last person, citing the Shakti program for women.
- He said he hopes to present two more state Budgets during this term if the party high command permits.