Hubballi : I have the energy and inspiration to work tirelessly without rest all 365 days of the year, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, speaking to media persons on his arrival at Hubballi airport.

Reacting to BJP MLA, M P Kumaraswamy’s statement that the Chief Minister should take a brief rest, Bommai said, “I have the energy to work tirelessly. I have resolved to work atleast 15 hours a day. Bringing BJP back to power in the 2023 election is my aim. Preparations will be on in this regard.”

The two-day BJP State Executive Committee meeting is being held in Hubballi on Tuesday and Wednesday. It would have deliberations on issues related to party organisation and political developments. A few significant decisions would be taken. BJP National General Secretary, in-charge of Karnataka Arun Singh and the state President would decide the agenda for the meeting, Bommai said.

Replying to a question about the recent ACB raid at BDA, Bommai said, a request for permission to file an FIR has been received. Permission would be granted without any delay for the request from the Internal Vigilance Cell.

Reacting to Arun Singh’s statement that the 2023 election would be fought under the leadership of the Chief Minister, he said, “the central leadership has reposed faith in me. BJP believes in teamwork. We will work unitedly. There is good coordination between the government and party.”