Bijapur: On a visit to drought-affected areas in northern border districts this week, CM made it a point to drink a cup of water supplied by a tanker to the people of Indi taluk at Inchageri, to ascertain the quality and confirm that it is not poisonous.

CM told reporters here that his cabinet expansion was necessary but if it got delayed, and when the senior leaders so wished the portfolios would be re-distributed for better performance. He inspected the drought relief measures taken in Bijapur district.

He added that on Monday, he broke the topic of ministry expansion in Delhi, and after the meeting of BJP parliamentary Board(Council) meeting, next step would be taken as per High Commands directions.

The cabinet expansion is done for administrative convenience as he was striving to reduce corruption, and increase transparency in rule. He did not support NCTC. He said Maharashtra was releasing Koyna Waters to Karnataka on humane grounds and for payment, and it would flow into Bijapur in a couple of days CM said. He refused to Join issues with Shiv Sena fro its comments on water. We have already supplied enough water to Andhra More cannot be supplied CM stated.