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Why only sons of ex-CMs become Ministers, asks Belur

Sagar MLA Belur Gopalakrishna of the Congress has expressed his dissatisfaction with not being included in the cabinet.

“If only the sons of former Chief Ministers and former Ministers are included in the cabinet, when will people like me get a chance,” he wanted to know in a press conference in Shivamogga on Sunday evening.

Mr. Gopalakrishna said he had been elected to the assembly for the third time. “I have been elected to the assembly under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. I am also efficient enough to handle a department and a district. Why should I not get a chance?” he questioned.

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