Mangaluru, May 28, 2023: Expressing displeasure over the non inclusion of B. K. Hariprasad, who represented the Billava community, into the Cabinet, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) coordinator Prathiba Kulai said here on Saturday that the community people are hopeful that he will find a place in the Cabinet in the future considering his contribution to the party.
Talking to reporters, Ms. Kulai said that Mr. Hariprasad is not a person who hankers for position. “We are sad that he is not in the Cabinet. Maybe it is because Mr. Hariprasad’s nature is not following bucket politics.”
“Our government will be there for five years and Mr. Hariprasad will certainly be part of the Cabinet in the future,” she said.
Asked whether Mr. Hariprasad will be included when D.K. Shivakumar takes oath as Chief Minister after two years, Ms. Kulai said: “Changes can happen in the next a few days.”
When pointed out that Kumar Bangarappa represented Billavas in the Cabinet, Ms. Kulai said they (Billavas) will prefer those from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.