Vishwanath may become minister soon: Prasad

Mysuru: Former Union minister and Chamarajanagar MP V Srinivasa Prasad on Thursday hinted at the elevation of newly nominated MLC AH Vishwanath as a minister in Yediyurappa government.
Referring to the ups and downs that the former minister has faced since a year after his resignation from the assembly membership and consequently disqualification, which was revoked by the Supreme Court, Prasad said, “Vishwanath has been climbing one step at a time.Now he has reached a position. Let’s wait about his elevation.”
Applauding the CM for keeping his word extended to the disqualified MLAs, Prasad said it is Vishwanath who helped BJP get back to power. “Many who were with him have been inducted into the ministry,” he said when asked if Vishwanath will get a look-in.
Vishwanath met Prasad at his residence and discussed political developments. He said there are no hurdles for him to become a minister. “We have been asked to face the electorate by the SC, which we did. There are no hurdles to be elevated as minister,” adding that it is the CM’s decision.
Vishwanath took on former CM Siddaramaiah for seeking details about the money spent for Covid management. “He is the opposition leader. He can question the government on the floor of the house. It is improper to seek details now,” he said.
He also criticised former CM HD Kumaraswamy for blaming him for toppling his government a year back. “He is speaking only half truth. Let him reveal everything,” he said.