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Karnataka Minister Clarifies Stand on SIR, Claims Misrepresentation
Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi has dismissed reports suggesting he defended the Special Investigation Report, asserting that his comments were taken out of context. The minister attributed the controversy to misquoting by media outlets.
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Karnataka's Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Tuesday rejected claims that he had defended the Special Investigation Report, characterizing the reports as a misrepresentation of his statements. The minister said his original comments had been selectively quoted, leading to confusion about his actual position on the matter.
Jarkiholi clarified that his remarks were being interpreted differently from his intended meaning, and accused sections of the media of distorting his words. The minister did not elaborate further on the specifics of what was misquoted or provide additional details about the SIR in question.
The clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of various administrative matters within the state government. Jarkiholi's statement underscores the growing instances of public figures disputing media reports and citing misquotation as the cause of controversy.
The minister's office indicated that appropriate clarifications would be issued through official channels to prevent further misunderstandings about the administration's stance on pending matters.