Karnataka administration collapsing due to Cong infighting: State BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra
Bengaluru (PTI): Amid an alleged power tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar, state BJP president BY Vijayendra on Saturday claimed the administration has completely collapsed and no development activity is taking place due to the infighting within the ruling Congress.
Vijayendra also rejected the allegations that the BJP was trying to fish in troubled waters in Karnataka and spreading misinformation about a power tussle within the ruling Congress.
"Claims about 'October revolution' and 'November revolution' were made by none other than the state's Congress ministers and MLAs," he said.
"We are not at all interested in this. We are very comfortable in the opposition. The mandate is very clear. People wanted the BJP to sit in opposition. They have given a clear majority to the Congress. We are not interested in the developments happening within the Congress party."
He said the Karnataka BJP's only demand is that the state's issues be addressed on a priority basis.
There was no immediate reaction from the Congress to the BJP's claims.
Vijayendra alleged the Congress government in Karnataka has failed to fulfil the promises it made in its poll manifesto two-and-a-half years ago.
"The chief minister and the deputy chief minister are spending four days a week in Delhi. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is aiming for the CM's post... Because of their infighting, the entire cabinet and the ruling party's MLAs are camping in Delhi, which has had a direct impact on the administration.
"Because of their infighting, the entire administration has collapsed... What about Karnataka? They are least concerned about the people of Karnataka and their problems. Law and order is deteriorating day by day. Daylight robberies are happening. Murder is taking place," the state BJP chief claimed.
He said, "Not just the BJP, even the people of Karnataka feel they have been let down by the Congress government. They feel they have been ditched by the dispensation."
Vijayandra also alleged "massive corruption" in the Karnataka government. "Karnataka has become an ATM for the Congress high command," he charged.
Accusing the Siddaramaiah government of being an "utter failure", he said, "the chief minister is claiming big achievements in the last two-and-a-half years. What achievement did they make when the administration has collapsed and there was no development activity happening in the state?"
"Farmers are distressed. They are unable to give compensation to affected farmers in the flood-hit areas... They are unable to pay the salaries of the government employees. This is the financial situation of the state. But, Siddaramaiah is lying before the people of Karnataka," the BJP leader added.
Amid claims of the "intense power struggle", Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday asserted that he would continue in office and also present state budgets in the future, prompting an "all the best" wish from his deputy and state Congress chief Shivakumar.
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
