BSY says will talk to Speaker on issue of media restrictions

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Press Trust of India Bengaluru
Last Updated : Oct 30 2019 | 3:05 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday assured he will speak tothe Assembly Speaker regarding the decision to restrict camera persons from covering the proceedings of the session, and willmake honest efforts to restore earlier system.

"...I will try to convince him (Speaker), and make honest efforts to rectify things that you (media) had faced, during the next session," Yediyurappa said in response to a question about "restrictions" on media after BJP government led by him came to power.

Asked whether it was an assurance, he said, "If Yediyurappa says something there is a feeling that it will happen hundred per cent, let there be no doubt, I will requestthe Speaker to restore the earlier system from the next sessiononwards, I will get it done is the assurance I'm giving you."

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First Published: Oct 30 2019 | 3:05 PM IST

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