Karnataka politicos fly out for New Year’s Eve

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Karnataka politicians have flown out of the country to celebrate the New Year while others have opted for a quiet time at home, taking some time off. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reportedly flown to Turkey for a five-day trip. Meanwhile, former CM BS Yediyurappa has traveled to Hong Kong for the New Year along with some of his family members including grandsons. His son and BJP state president BY Vijayendra is said to have traveled to a separate location along with his friends.

CM Siddaramaiah on the other hand will not be traveling and will instead be celebrating the New Year with his family members in Bengaluru. Moreover, his schedule is thin and he will not be holding any official programmes till Friday. However, he will receive the Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and other senior officials at the Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister, has instructed officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) and Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to stay put during the New Year period and not take a leave.