The BJP in Karnataka has labeled the 1,000-day tenure of the Congress-led government as a period of “dark days” for the state. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka expressed concerns over the lack of clarity on the state’s leadership, criticizing the government’s achievements during this period. Allegations were made regarding foreign tours for MLAs, cancellation of ration cards, and corruption in the Excise Department amounting to Rs 6,000 crore.
Ashoka highlighted issues such as farmer suicides, shortages of life-saving medicines in government hospitals, and the resignation of a minister due to corruption. He also criticized the Shakti scheme, questioning the shift from free travel for women to the issuance of smart cards, which may limit beneficiaries. The BJP leader accused the government of financial bankruptcy, leading to inadequate services like schoolchildren being transported in lorries due to bus shortages.
Addressing the arrest of MLA Byrathi Basavaraj, Ashoka alleged political targeting of BJP legislators by the Congress government. He criticized the government’s handling of the Bhadra Upper Canal irrigation project and accused it of neglecting river water and language-related issues. Additionally, concerns were raised about missing Congress MPs and the lack of action by senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge on this matter.
