No first time MLAs to head boards, corporations: DKS

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday disclosed that first time MLAs would not be appointed as chairpersons to boards and corporations.

Shivakumar appeared to indicate that senior MLAs who missed out on Cabinet berths might be preferred for the posts initially.

“Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Randeep Singh Surjewala (All India Congress Committee general secretary) and I have discussed accommodation of party workers in boards and corporations. The list has been given to Mr Surjewala, he will take it to Delhi. The list will be discussed by our Central leaders after the elections in Telangana conclude. The final list has to be approved by the High Command,” he said.

“Party workers will be accommodated in the next list,” he added.

Asked about alleged resentment being felt by senior Congress MLA from Aland BR Patil regarding appointments to boards and corporations, he said: “All MLAs and party workers have an opportunity to express their points of view. I will speak to him.”

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah echoed his deputy’s words, insisting the names for the posts would be approved by the high command.

There are 90 boards and among them, the chairmanship of 30 is sought after by aspirants.