Bommai panic stricken over response to Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka: Congress
Chitradurga (Karnataka) (PTI): The Congress hit out at the BJP on Tuesday, saying Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is panic-stricken over the response that the Bharat Jodo Yatra is getting in his state and accused him of running a "corrupt" and "incompetent" government.
Congress in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala said Bommai should stop befooling people and posed a set of 10 questions to him, asking why has he not taken action in corruption cases.
The remarks came as Bommai and BJP strongman B S Yediyurappa started their Jana Sankalpa Yatra on Tuesday.
"Panic-stricken by the sea of people marching in BharatJodoYatra, CM Bommai-Yediyurappa begin their 'Plane-Helicopter' Yatra today.
"First, People of Karnataka want answers -- Was Yediyurappa removed as CM on charges of corruption? Has a corruption FIR lodged against him now by Lokayukta? Isn't the BJP government known Nationwide as '40PercentSarkara'?" Surjewala asked on Twitter.
"Isn't #PayCM the buzzword on everyone's mouth? Why have you not taken action on 40% commission complaint of 'contractors' association'? Why have you not acted on the 40% commission complaint of 13,000 Private Schools Association?" he asked.
The Congress leader also asked why has even Matta's Swamiji accused the Bommai government of 40-per cent commission and why Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs themselves are accusing the government as "most corrupt".
"Why are your own MLAs saying even CM post is on sale for ?2,500 crores? Haven't your own ministers saying that there is no government in Karnataka and you are just passing time?" Surjewala asked.
"Mr. Bommai, the plain truth is...you have zero plans, zero vision for Karnataka -- yours is a zero-sum game. You lord over the most corrupt government in India. Your incompetence is becoming legendary and your mal-administration is exemplary. Stop fooling people, people will defeat you," the Congress leader said in a series of tweets.
Bommai and Yediyurappa launched the saffron party's yatra in the southern state from Raichur on Tuesday, in the run-up to the Assembly polls next year.
The two leaders are scheduled to cover 52 Assembly segments by December 25 as part of the Jana Sankalpa Yatra.
The ruling party's tour begins at a time when the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, is passing through Karnataka.
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Karnataka Muslim Convention to be held in Bengaluru on May 16
Muslim organisations to release report on Congress govt’s three-year performance
Bengaluru: Major Muslim organisations and federations in Karnataka have decided to organise a large public convention titled ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ at Town Hall in Bengaluru on May 16. During the convention, a comprehensive report reviewing the three-year performance of the Congress government under the theme “What did the Congress government promise? What did it do? What next?” will be released.
According to a statement issued on Friday, no politicians will be invited to the convention. The report will be submitted to the government and all MLAs after the event.
The convention is being held at a time when the Congress government is nearing the completion of three years in office on May 20. Muslim organisations have expressed dissatisfaction, alleging that despite extending strong support to the Congress in bringing it to power, the community is being neglected.
The Convention is being organised at time when there are concerns over inadequate political representation for Muslims, alleged neglect of community demands, and the suspension of senior Muslim leaders who had worked for the party for decades.
The organisers said the convention aims to raise questions on what the Congress government has delivered so far and what further steps are expected from the government.
The decision to hold the convention was taken during a meeting held on May 6 at A J International Hotel in Shivajinagar, Bengaluru. Representatives of major Muslim organisations, associations, ulema bodies, federations, and members of the ad hoc committee of Karnataka Rajya Muslim Okkoota attended the meeting.
More than 75 representatives and delegates, including senior ulemas, jamaat leaders, lawyers, retired officials, journalists and members of the KRMO ad hoc committee, participated in the discussions.
Members of the KRMO ad hoc committee’s report preparation team and experts from different sectors presented a detailed report on the Congress government’s three-year performance. The report examined promises made to Muslims on ten major issues, the extent to which they were fulfilled, pending promises, alleged discrimination in representation, and the demands now being placed before the government.
The report covered issues such as the hijab ban, reservation cancellation, hate speech and hate crimes, budget allocation, political representation, waqf matters, the anti-cow slaughter law, anti-conversion law, scholarships and educational grants.
Participants offered suggestions and recommendations on various points, and necessary corrections to the report were accepted after detailed discussions.
The meeting also reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction over the manner in which the Congress government has treated the Muslim community. Participants are said to have opined that if the government and the Congress party continue in the same manner, the community should keep its political options open.
It was later decided that the report would be officially released at the large public convention on May 16 under the title “Karnataka Muslim Convention – What did the Congress government promise? What did it do? What next?”
The organisers appealed to people from all districts of the state to participate in large numbers and send a strong message to the government and the Congress party through the convention.
They also decided that all organisations, jamaats and associations should work towards ensuring participation from every district in Karnataka.
The statement reiterated that no politicians would be invited to the May 16 convention and that the report on the Congress government’s three-year performance would be submitted to the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, ministers and MLAs after the event.
