Forward of the curve

Karnataka

B.S. Yediyurappa

The political college that Karnataka leader minister B.S. Yediyurappa belongs to by no means believed within the energy of social media. However up to now 3 weeks, he has became to it, over and over, to be observed and, extra importantly, be heard. The CM has been addressing folks thru social media channels once or more every week, developing consciousness about COVID-19 and informing folks in regards to the govt’s arrangements.

Yediyurappa, if truth be told, began early in his efforts to arrest the unfold of the virus. Even earlier than the Centre introduced the national lockdown, he had introduced a shutdown of 7 districts, together with Bengaluru, the place sure circumstances had been reported. He additionally introduced the formation of a job power, hanging well being minister B. Sriramulu and scientific training minister Ok. Sudhakar at the process to observe the placement.

The BJP stalwart has additionally been hanging emphasis on developing a good setting on this miserable time. The Karnataka govt has been encouraging docs and well being employees to position out ‘motivating studies’ on social media. The executive minister has additionally donated a 12 months’s wage to the CM’s reduction fund and instructed ministers, MPs and MLAs to practice swimsuit.