Bangalore: No, the CM is not going abroad. Facing severe criticism at a time when droughts and earthquake shocks are experienced all over Karnataka, DVS Gowda retracted and cancelled his programme of going outside India, even with a begging bowl, to Japan or Singapore.

Sunami terror has hit many Asian nations on Wednesday, although no loss of life of life or property was reported next day, on April 12.

CM Disclosed his change of plans to reporters in an aside, during 47th convocation ceremony of Bangalore University.

He clarified he was not under anybody’s pressure to remain in Bangalore, but his conscience advised him against the inauspicious jaunt, due to begin on April 16.

CM refused to answer queries related to Yeddyurappa’s censure on Wednesday, just before the tour was cancelled.