Congress Creating Anarchy in Name of SIR: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra accuses Congress of conspiring to create anarchy through the SIR protest and targeting PM Modi.
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Thursday, accusing the leadership of conspiring to incite unrest across the country. Speaking to reporters in Bagalkot, Vijayendra alleged that the Congress is attempting to create anarchy under the guise of the SIR protest, driven by an inability to tolerate the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Targeting PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi
Vijayendra claimed that the nation is witnessing the successful realization of Prime Minister Modi's vision for a self-reliant and developed India. He asserted that this progress has left Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, feeling frustrated. According to the BJP leader, the primary target of Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is the Prime Minister himself.
The BJP President further alleged that Congress is making baseless claims against constitutional institutions through the SIR movement to sow seeds of division and unrest. He suggested that Rahul Gandhi is forced to organize joint protests with various parties and organizations because he lacks the individual strength to attain power on his own.
Criticism of D.K. Shivakumar and State Governance
The BJP leader did not hold back in his criticism of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, mocking his self-description as a "Praja Sevaka" (servant of the people). Vijayendra alleged that while the state suffers from drought, the government has shown a lack of concern for farmers, offering compensation amounts that he described as "akin to giving alms to the poor."
Vijayendra also leveled serious allegations against the Chief Minister regarding his business interests, claiming that his interest in real estate far outweighs his concern for the public. He sarcastically remarked that Shivakumar is an expert in real estate who is "clever in extracting juice from garbage."
Neglect of North Karnataka and Financial Mismanagement
The BJP President highlighted several areas of alleged government failure, including:
- Irrigation and Development: He claimed that instead of prioritizing vital projects like the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) in North Karnataka, the government is focused on announcing ring roads in every taluk to serve real estate interests.
- Financial Management: Vijayendra noted that many government schemes are merely publicity stunts and pointed to a letter regarding the state's financial condition as a "mirror" to the government's poor management.
- Public Safety: He alleged that since Priyank Kharge took charge as Home Minister, there has been a rise in atrocities against Dalits and crimes against women.
- Administrative Vacancies: He claimed the administration has failed to fill vacant government posts and has remained unclear on its stance regarding caste reservation measures initiated by the previous Bommai government.
BJP Prepares for Local Polls
Shifting focus to upcoming political contests, Vijayendra announced that the BJP is gearing up for the Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections. The party has launched the 'Booth Sankalpa Yatra' across Karnataka, aimed at strengthening the organization at the booth level and ensuring party workers are prepared to address citizen grievances during the polls.