Won't cede an inch of land to Telangana: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

BENGALURU: Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said there is no question of ceding even an inch of land to another state for any reason. He was reacting to his Telangana counterpart K Chandrasekhar Rao's recent claim that Raichur district be merged with that state.
Terming the claim 'politically motivated' and aimed at diverting people's attention from core issues in Telangana, Bommai advised Rao to focus on improving Telangana.
"It is ridiculous, Raichur has a thermal plant, airport, and other developmental works are happening. I have given enough funds this year under the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board and lots of grants are on the way," Bommai said.