PM Modi Blames Congress for Bengaluru Water Crisis, Siddaramaiah Responds

The Prime Minister, while campaigning in Karnataka, made various statements targeting the Congress and its alleged shortcomings. He highlighted his government’s plans for India’s future, including the development of various economic and technological hubs. The Prime Minister accused the Congress of being anti-youth and anti-investment, among other things. He also criticized the Congress for its governance in Karnataka, particularly in relation to urban infrastructure and security concerns.

In response, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned the Prime Minister’s absence during Karnataka’s natural disasters and accused him of focusing on public relations over real action. The Chief Minister also refuted the Prime Minister’s claims about the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme and criticized the BJP for its handling of farmers’ issues. He highlighted the farmers’ movement in Delhi and alleged that the BJP government was not supportive of farmers’ demands. The Chief Minister emphasized that the BJP has historically been unsupportive of farmers and is aligned with capitalist interests.

He expressed confidence that Karnataka’s farmers would discern who truly supports their interests and would respond accordingly in the elections.