CM Siddaramaiah slams PM Modi for 'sleeping' on issues concerning Karnataka
Bengaluru, Jan 16: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday hit out at Narendra Modi for 'sleeping' on the issues concerning the state and alleged that the Centre has neglected the aspirations of Kannadigas.
In a post on micro-blogging site X', the Chief Minister accused the Prime Minister of being awake for his personal PR and dozing off when it comes to the matter related to Karnataka.
"When the Prime Minister dozes, the nation loses! Narendra Modi is always awake for his personal PR & BJP's campaign, but is always seen sleeping on issues concerning Karnataka," he said.
Siddaramaiah uploaded a morphed image of Modi taking a nap on a chair with a caption that read Karnataka endures it worst drought in 47 years, suffers Rs 30,000 crore loss.
"Instead of addressing Karnataka's plight, PM is sleeping tight."
ALSO READ: K'taka govt to issue silver medals to cops to commemorate golden jubilee of renaming of state
The post on X' also read, "A stark reality in Karnataka, where central funds are reduced or denied, aspirations of Kannadigas neglected, relief funds from Union govt yet to reach the farmers."
"His (Modi's) mantra? Ignore. Neglect. Sleep. Repeat! BJP MPs mantra? Maintain silence. Fan Modi. Betray Kannadigas. Allow Modi to Sleep Peacefully. Repeat! Wake up, Mr Prime Minister! Time to ensure the rightful share of Karnataka!" Siddaramaiah said.
Another post "A glimpse of @narendramodi, smiling in his sleep, while giving sleepless nights to Kannadigas", had the image of Prime Minister with a caption "Vital projects like Upper Krishna & Mahadayi left high and dry. While Karnataka thirsts for action, PM naps on solutions."
Siddaramaiah also took a dig at Modi, saying he sleeps when asked about the corruption committed by BJP leaders.
The caption read, "Rs 40,000 crore COVID-19 irregularities. Rs 45 masks sold for Rs 485. It a time of masks and fears, PM's response disappears."
"Contractor coerced for bribes by BJP minister forced to commit suicide. A life in despair, PM's response lost in thin air," the post showed PM sleeping on the table.
The Chief Minister's jibe at Modi comes days after BJP posted similar content on X' showing Siddaramaiah sleeping.
The BJP Karnataka unit had posted an image of the Chief Minister with a caption, which said Siddaramaiah is sleeping in the face of farmers' suicides, government transportation stalled, frequent power cuts, severe drought, declining startup funding and Foreign Direct Investment inflow, deteriorating law and order and corporates turning away.
"Their mantra? Loot. Ruin. Sleep. Repeat! Once a thriving Karnataka has become a night-time lullaby under this #sleepingsarkar. Wake up, Mr CM! Time to put this nightmare to bed!" the party had said in the post.
ಪ್ರಧಾನಿಯ ಗಾಢ ನಿದ್ರೆ
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) January 16, 2024
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗದೇ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ತೊಂದ್ರೆ
ತನಗೆ ತಾನೇ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಕೊಟ್ಟುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಹಾಗೂ ಬಿಜೆಪಿಗಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಮಾಡಲು ಸದಾ ಎದ್ದಿರುವ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿ ಅವರು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಜ್ವಲಂತ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ತೂಕಡಿಸುತ್ತಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಕಟು ವಾಸ್ತವಕ್ಕೆ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸದ ಮೋದಿಯಿಂದ ಸದಾ ಪಲಾಯನ
- ಕೇಂದ್ರವು… pic.twitter.com/q37nCcijbn
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
