Raking up the Hublot wristwatch controversy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sought to know the connection between world famous tourist spot Jog Falls and the expensive wristwatch that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had received as a gift from his friend based in Dubai. The Congress government had also signed a pact with the firm on entrusting it with the responsibility of developing Jog Falls. The Prime Minister was suggesting that the wristwatch was “presented” to Mr. Siddaramaiah for the “business favours” he had extended to the firm that had come forward to invest for the development of Jog Falls. Mr. Modi went on to say that voters of Shivamogga were shrewd enough to understand the link between Jog Falls and the wristwatch. Shivakumar, he said the affidavits submitted by a Congress Minister for the elections in 2008, 2013 and 2018 show that there had been a huge enhancement in his wealth.

Source: The Hindu May 05, 2018 18:56 UTC