Whether I am given a position or not, I will continue to work within the party framework,” said the former minister and Belagavi Rural MLA Laxmi Hebbalkar. Belagavi: “I am a disciplined soldier of the party.
She pointed out that Congress governments in Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana had 3 to 4 women ministers.
Even if it does not, I will remain a disciplined worker and serve the party,” she said. Politics is unpredictable, and anything can happen at any time,” she said adding that, it was not appropriate to question decisions taken by the party high command after due deliberation. Withstanding them is also a quality of leadership,” she said. Women deserve justice, and their voices must be reflected in the government,” she said. Let us wait and see,” she said. Hebbalkar said her future political activities would not be confined to Belagavi. Just as I travelled across Karnataka in the past, I will continue to do so and work to strengthen the party organisation across the state,” she said.
Hebbalkar thanked former CM Siddaramaiah for giving her the opportunity to serve from the Cabinet’s formation. “I tried my best to deliver good work in the women and child welfare department. If the party gives me another opportunity, I will continue to work. “I have never asked anyone to make me a minister. “Every politician faces such situations at some point. Meanwhile, Hebbalkar strongly advocated women’s representation in the Cabinet. “In my opinion, a Cabinet without women is incomplete. Women must have representation in the Cabinet. During my three years as a minister, I witnessed their problems, struggles and aspirations. There were some issues in Karnataka government which will be addressed in future. “I do not want to make any sharp statements on this issue. The Chief Minister has indicated that women may be inducted into the Cabinet soon. “I will no longer be limited to Belagavi Rural or Belagavi district.
She added that, she had neither sought an extension nor lobbied for a ministerial berth, describing such changes as a natural part of politics. Responding to the media persons here on Thursday, Hebbalkar said she was grateful for the opportunity to serve as a minister for three years.