Shivamogga: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K. S. Eshwarappa clarified that he respects National flag like his mother. And he would not think of insulting the same given any situation. My saffron flag remark was made with the aim to safeguard nation’s interest, he reiterated.
Speaking to media persons, here on Sunday February 20, he asked Congress leaders not to disrupt the assembly session using the issue. Let us discuss people’s problems and development, he urged.
While he said that he would not budge due to Congress agitation, he also made it clear that he would not speak about saffron flag again.