Constitution Amendment Bill on North K'tka sent to Prez assent

The Presidential assent was expected soon, Union Minister for Labour and Employment M Mallikarjun Kharge said here while replying to felicitation organised by Gulbarga district unit Congress for the efforts amend Article 371 J of Constitution.

Kharge explained hardship and also strenuous efforts put in by union ministers representing Karnataka, MPs including former chief minister N Dharam Sing in pushing through the amendments.

He exhorted the state government to ensure development of North Karnataka districts using funds provided by the Centre.

Dharam Singh was also honoured on this occasion.