Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa pulls up minister Madhuswamy, issues warning

Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa who calls himself a farmer was left embarrassed after a minister of his Cabinet called a woman farmer leader 'rascal' in public when she met him to submit a memorandum on lake encroachment. Quick to go into damage control mode, the CM spoke to media and said that he has warned minister Madhuswamy

Speaking to media persons he said, the minister is wrong and that he learnt about the unfortunate incident through papers this morning. "I have warned him (Madhuswamy) and will speak to the woman. I will ensure such incidents do not occur," said the CM.