Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, said on Monday that the Central government is committed to protecting the interests of tobacco growers in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy made the statement after a crucial meeting in Mysuru with public representatives from tobacco-growing regions, farmers, buyers, and senior officials of the Tobacco Board regarding the ongoing crisis related to the current FCV (Flue-Cured Virginia) tobacco auction in the state.The…
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Ramanagar, Feb 12 (IANS) Amid the leadership tussle in Karnataka, Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain on Thursday claimed that around 80 to 90 MLAs in the grand old party want Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar to become Chief Minister. Shivakumar’s loyalist Hussain said that many legislators believe that the former deserves the Chief Minister’s post as recognition for his struggles and hard work. Speaking to reporters in Ramanagar, Hussain said, “It is good in terms of governance and also important in view of t…