JD(S)' condition not as bad for it to align with BJP, says HDK
Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy broke his party's silence on aligning with the BJP, asserting that their condition isn't desperate enough to join hands with the BJP.
Addressing the media at JP Bhavan in Sheshadripuram, Bengaluru, on Saturday, Kumaraswamy clarified that while his party sometimes cooperates with the BJP in the Assembly to oppose the government in power, they are not in a position to beg for support from anyone.
Taking a neutral stance on his alignment, Kumaraswamy stated that he is not willing to go to anyone's house seeking alliances. He criticized both the Congress and the BJP, accusing them of betraying the state. He emphasized that he has always been vocal about issues and is not one to shy away from the truth.
Kumaraswamy questioned the Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's delay in releasing 710 crores and pointed out that the pending bills of BBMP contractors have been held back. He called on them to reveal the reasons behind these actions to the public.
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The former Chief Minister launched scathing attacks on the Congress, alleging a commission racket under the guise of "Brand Bengaluru" and expressed concerns about the appointment of a chief engineer with a questionable track record. He accused the engineer of demanding a bribe of 15% to facilitate further progress in matters.
Kumaraswamy criticized the Congress-led government for what he perceives as corruption and malpractices, vowing to fearlessly fight against them with substantial evidence and documents to support his claims.
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If you have a conscience, apologize to the people: R Ashoka slams Yathindra over Nalwadi comparison
Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka launched a scathing attack on MLC Dr. Yathindra, demanding that he retract his controversial statement comparing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the late Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Ashoka urged Yathindra to apologize to the people of Karnataka if he had even a shred of conscience and any respect for the Mysuru royal lineage.
In a strongly worded social media post on Sunday, Ashoka stated, “Comparing Siddaramaiah to Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar is nothing short of absurd. Where is Nalwadi, who was bestowed the title of ‘Rajarshi’ by Mahatma Gandhi himself, and where is Siddaramaiah, who has stooped to being a puppet in the hands of fake Gandhis for the sake of power?”
He continued his critique by contrasting the enduring legacy of Nalwadi, remembered fondly by Kannadigas for his people-centric development, with what he termed as Siddaramaiah’s failure to manage Karnataka’s economy, burdening every household with debt.
Ashoka highlighted several stark differences, while Nalwadi built Mysore University over a century ago, Siddaramaiah is shutting down nine universities due to lack of funds. Nalwadi famously sold his family’s gold to build the KRS dam, whereas Siddaramaiah is accused of grabbing 14 sites meant for the public. Nalwadi established Bhadravati Iron & Steel Plant, Sandalwood Soap Factory, and Mysore Paper Mills. In contrast, Ashoka claimed Siddaramaiah's governance drove away industries, investors, and entrepreneurs. Nalwadi pioneered reservations for the backward classes long before it became mainstream. Siddaramaiah, Ashoka alleged, is reducing social justice to a gimmick by sticking labels on doors in the name of surveys.
While acknowledging Yathindra’s emotional attachment to his father, Ashoka emphasized that comparing Siddaramaiah to a visionary like Nalwadi was “laughable, baseless, and a gross insult” to the late king.
In his concluding remarks, Ashoka slammed the government for ignoring farmers’ needs despite an early monsoon. He accused the administration of being caught up in internal power struggles and negligence, forcing farmers into despair. “This government will not be spared from the curse of the farmers,” he warned.
