BJP-JDS coordination committee to be formed soon: B.Y. Vijayendra
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Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra has said that coordination committees between the BJP and JD(S) will be formed soon after consultations with party leaders.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday after meeting Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to extend Diwali greetings, Vijayendra said discussions were held on the current political situation in the state. “Within the next 8–10 days, names for the coordination committee will be finalised and sent to Kumaraswamy,” he said.
Vijayendra noted that Kumaraswamy had suggested forming two coordination panels, one for the Greater Bengaluru region and another for the rest of the state, given the upcoming elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority.
Criticising the Congress government, Vijayendra said, “The administration has deteriorated under the present regime. Bengaluru and the entire state are suffering due to poor governance. The condition of city roads and basic infrastructure is deplorable.”
He also took exception to the government’s response to civic advice from industry leaders. “Prominent figures like Mohandas Pai and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw have made constructive suggestions on improving Bengaluru’s roads, but the government has ignored them. Instead, ministers have chosen to insult such respected individuals, which reflects poorly on the administration,” he remarked.
Vijayendra further alleged that illegal gambling activities like matka and betting rackets were flourishing in several districts, including Shivamogga, with the support of ruling party legislators and police officials. “Many have been pushed to suicide because of these rackets. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar boast about their ‘guarantee schemes’ as if they’re a national model, while the ground reality tells another story,” he said.
Terming the government’s guarantees as “hollow promises,” Vijayendra warned that people are closely watching the misuse of public resources. “In the coming days, the BJP and JD(S) will jointly decide on launching protests against this government,” he added.
Taking a dig at IT Minister Priyank Kharge, Vijayendra said, “I don’t know what made Priyank Kharge speak ill of the RSS. Maybe it’s a political stunt to gain attention or a move to secure a higher post. He now stands isolated, trying to cover up the failures of the Congress government. The BJP’s route march in Chittapur on November 2 will be held successfully,” he asserted.
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Udhayanidhi accuses BJP of not releasing funds for TN
Gobichettipalayam (PTI): Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday charged the BJP government at the Centre with not releasing funds to the state and accused it of "snatching" TN's rights.
Addressing a poll rally at Gobichettipalayam in the western Erode district, the DMK youth wing chief claimed the Centre has not released funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore for education.
"They (union government) have snatched all our rights," he charged.
With regard to the Centre's proposal for delimitation, he said chief minister M K Stalin was the first person in the country to raise the voice against the union government's move. He claimed that it was a "huge victory" for the INDIA alliance, as the bill was defeated for lack of majority after the opposition voted against it in the Lok Sabha.
Listing out various welfare measures implemented by the DMK government, he said the existing "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai" (monthly financial assistance for women) will be doubled to Rs 2,000 if DMK was voted to power again.
The deputy chief minister charged that the BJP and AIADMK have tried to stall it by moving the court. "At present more than 1.3 crore women have benefited from the scheme", he said.
"Similarly, the breakfast scheme for the government school students will be extended till Class VIII", he said adding "more than 35 lakh college students across the state will be getting free laptops once the DMK government is formed".
Udhayanidhi also pointed out at the "Illatharasi" poll promise, providing Rs 8,000 worth of coupons to non-income tax paying women where they could buy or replace any household appliances of their choice.
Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and the results declared on May 4 following counting of polled votes.
