Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, left for New Delhi on Thursday ahead of the winter legislative session, which begins on December 13. Chief Minister Bommai had already stated that he would be taking on a two-day trip. He said reporters before leaving for the airport that he would be back by Thursday evening. His frequent visits to New Delhi have sparked debate among state political circles.

During the session on the Bitcoin crisis, contractor corruption claims, and the relocation of the ISRO programme from Bengaluru to Gujarat, Bommai is expected to meet with prominent leaders and seek their advice on dealing with the opposition.

The Congress camp is enthusiastic and looking forward to the session in order to tarnish the ruling party's image by highlighting these issues and generating momentum for the state's 2023 elections.

Bommai is scheduled to attend a private television channel programme and the rest of the progremme schedule is reserved. He is expected to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He will also discuss booster dose to Health workers with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. He is also planning to meet Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat to discuss the inter-state water disputes, including Krishna river water sharing and Mekedatu project.

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