While, states like Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are regulars at the economic summit, a Karnataka CM has set up a pavilion at the WEF after 17 years.
Talking about his new image, BS Yediyurappa said that he still identifies himself as the farmer’s son but now he knows that industries are equally important. “Farmers and irrigation are my first priority, but I know industries are important as well. I am very happy that we chose to come to WEF after so many years. It has surely helped the investors know our mind and eagerness to invite investments. We have shown them we are serious in our business.”
Yediyurappa told India Today TV that out of the 40 investor meets he attended, several companies have expressed interest in bringing their businesses to Karnataka. “We will make sure that all their concerned in a time-bound manner, we will listen to them and make sure all their hurdles are removed as soon as possible,” he said.
Speaking about the anti-CAA protests in Karnataka and the rest of India, Yediyurppa said that they were baseless and politically motivated. “I want to ask my Muslim friends to give me one example where Muslims are going to be affected [by CAA]. I posed this question a few days ago at a gathering of Haj leaders and they agreed with me that since Congress has no other issue they are creating an issue out of this. Students who are protesting will soon realise their mistake,” he said.
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