BJP hits out at Congress: BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday (July 30) claimed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's most of the time is getting utilised in resolving conflicts within Congress and alleged that those in power are busy in politics to save their position.
The former chief minister targetted the Karnataka government over its handling of rain and flood situation in the state.
Bommai alleged that those in the government are competing for corruption in transfer business (transfer of government officials or servants), and added that the law and order situation has deteriorated in the state.
"The state government is not paying attention towards damages caused due to rains. Other than the Chief Minister holding a video conferencing no action has happened," Bommai said while speaking to the media.
The former chief minister said that the government has not provided those whose houses have been damaged with immediate relief of Rs 10,000.
“Initial assessment has not yet been done regarding crop damage, also no one is paying attention towards loss of lives, and ministers have not visited rain or flood affected areas,” he added.
Further stating that no measures have been taken to provide seeds and fertilizer to farmers for alternative cropping in drought affected areas, the former Chief Minister said those in government are busy in politics, aimed at saving their position.
“At a time when people are in distress, the state government has not come forward to rescue them. The Chief Minister is utilising most of his time in resolving the conflict between ministers and legislators. So, I urge the government to ensure that ministers visit affected areas, provide relief to those in distress,” he said.
Bommai cites his government's work
Comparing the work done by his government, Bommai said that the previous BJP government had provided Rs 5 lakh for those whose houses were fully damaged.
“It should be continued and Rs 10,000 should be given as immediate relief,” he said.
Alleging that the entire government is indulged in "transfer business", Bommai alleged that, there is competition between those in government with regards to transfer business, and the recent confusion within their meeting (Congress legislature party) was due to "competition for corruption in transfer business."
“There is also bargaining going on for transfer business in this government,” he alleged.
Bommai claimed that the anti-social elements are flourishing in the state and functioning without any fear under the Congress government and said that it is happening as they are getting backing from the ruling party.
"There is no fear of law, and the law and order situation has deteriorated. This government has completely failed in maintaining law and order. If actions are not taken against errant officials, and those involved in such activities, people will themselves take action,” he said.
(With PTI inputs)
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