Cong betrayed people by making promises which remain unfulfilled: CM Bommai
Gadag (Karnataka): Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai on Monday accused the Congress of betraying people by saying that the grand old party is known for making tall promises but poor in delivering them.
The previous Congress government had announced seven kg rice per head and reduced the offer to four kg within a few days, but the truth is that only four kg was distributed for three years of their five-year tenure, Bommai said addressing an election rally here.
He added that the rice quantity was raised to seven kg when just one year was left for the General Assembly election.
Bommai said the same goes with the Congress party's promise of distributing houses for the poor. Referring to former chief minister Siddaramaiah's allegation that BJP government had not distributed even a single house, Bommai said the senior Congress leader is misleading the people.
"Congress has betrayed people. It makes tall promises but is poor in delivering them. They built castles in the air by promising to build 15 lakh homes for poor people three months before the previous election without making any financial allocation," Bommai said.
He told the crowd that the BJP government has not only provided funds for the housing scheme but also started work on the construction.
He further said he has approved the construction of five lakh houses and instructed the officials to ensure that they are completed well before the general Assembly election in 2023.
The Chief Minister also listed many welfare programs launched by his government.
According to him, there is healthy competition among various departments in taking up developmental works in rural areas. About 7,500 Stree Shakti Sangha have been provided a grant of Rs one lakh each and about 75,000 youth have been enrolled for various skill development programs to enable them to get jobs or become self-employed, Bommai added.
The Chief Minister was campaigning for the BJP candidate for the legislative council election for 25 seats in the State, which is scheduled to take place on December 10.
The BJP has fielded 20 candidates against the 25 seats.
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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.
