Bagalkote, Nov. 5 -- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday paid rich tributes to senior leader HY Meti, describing him as a loyal and committed politician who dedicated his life to public service and social harmony.
Speaking to the media after attending Meti's funeral in Bagalkote, the Chief Minister recalled his long association with the late leader, saying, "Meti was with me shoulder-to-shoulder in the AHINDA movement. He was loyal, disciplined, and devoted to the people."Announcing that a new medical college and hospital will soon be established in Bagalkote, Siddaramaiah said, "It was Meti who persistently advocated for this project. Even though he is no longer with us, his efforts have borne fruit - tenders have already been called...