Reportedly Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday clarified that his upcoming trip to the united states is unofficial and he will be travelling on personal expenses. Meanwhile the statement comes amidst criticism the Janata Dal (Secular) leader is facing regarding the alleged expenditure of taxpayers' money for unofficial purposes.
Kumaraswamy, who concluded his village outreach program at Ujalamaba village in Bidar district, told media “I am travelling to New Jersey to participate in a foundation laying ceremony of Adichunchanagiri Mutt. It is not an official tour. I am travelling on my personal expenses”. Furthermore the Chief Minister said credit for the 'Gram Vastavya' program goes to the Congress-JD(S) coalition. "The Cabinet ministers from Congress party also participated in the village stay with me. So the credit goes to the government and the officials from all departments”.
Moreover with regards to the criticism he is facing from the Opposition on his stay at villagers' homes, he said, "In a school in Yadgir, I saw a slogan stating 'silence is the only answer for the meaningless question'. So I choose not to react on this anymore."
