Santosh Lad, who has been sworn in as a Minister in Chief Minister D.K. Let the BJP leaders complete the drought study and submit report to the Centre,” he said. As per the Chief Minister’s directions, all the Ministers were visiting various taluks to study the drought situation, interact with farmers, and submit the report, he said. “If the BJP leaders conduct the elections honestly, then they will be defeated for sure. Earlier, Mr. Lad was given a warm welcome by scores of party workers and leaders.