MLA Ponnanna Named Chief Minister’s Political Secretary

Bengaluru, Aug. 12: In a sudden development in state politics, Kodagu's Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttir S. Ponnanna has been appointed as Chief Minister's Political Secretary.

An official notification was issued in this regard by the State Protocol Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department's Special Secretary to the Government Veerabhadra Hanchinala today.

The information in the order is as follows: "MLA Ponnanna has been appointed as the Chief Minister's Political Secretary with immediate effect and until further orders. He has also been given the status of a cabinet minister." Kodagu district was not given a ministerial berth during the recent cabinet expansion. It was believed that Ponnanna would almost certainly get a ministerial berth, but he was falsely given the post of Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. When "Shakti" sought his opinion on this, it was clear that he was not very keen on the position. There was also disappointment in the political circles of Kodagu. However, in the recent change in the situation, Ponnanna has been given the post of Secretary to the Chief Minister along with the post of Cabinet Minister, which has created enthusiasm among his fans. When “Shakti” contacted Ponnanna today, it was clear that he was interested in the new post. He confirmed that this is his choice instead of the post of Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Ponnanna, who had previously served as a Cabinet Minister as his legal advisor when Siddaramaiah was the Chief Minister and has about 3 years of experience, has now taken on the responsibility of the new Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s political secretary.

It has been said that it is a special development.

Happy - there is hope for a ministerial post in the future

MLA Ponnanna shared his opinion openly with “Shakti”. I am happy that I have been selected as the Chief Minister’s political secretary.

The party leaders, the former Chief Minister and the current Chief Minister tried to make me a minister. However, many things have to be taken into account while forming the cabinet. Due to this, it did not meet our expectations. However, they selected me as the Deputy Speaker in the same list and nominated my name. Later, I should be actively involved in politics, so that the Chief Minister can speak politically in the House and other places. Everyone has taken this decision by considering me as the Chief Minister's political secretary. I thank them all for that. They have recognized my hard work and honesty. I am confident that I will get a chance in the cabinet in the future, said Ponnanna.

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