BJP’s Karnataka unit President B. Y. Vijayendra criticized the Congress-led government in Karnataka, alleging neglect towards Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. He claimed that various groups, including the poor and farmers, feel misled and unjustly treated by the Congress. Vijayendra highlighted the government’s lack of significant development work during its nearly three-year tenure, citing a failure in governance.
The BJP leader accused the government of prioritizing appeasement politics over genuine efforts for minorities, specifically mentioning the AHINDA scheme. He questioned the government’s recent decision to grant 100% interest waiver to minority beneficiaries, emphasizing the perceived injustice towards other communities. Vijayendra raised concerns about the neglect of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes by the Chief Minister and the administration.
Pointing to a newspaper report, Vijayendra highlighted issues faced by 1.41 lakh poor students from Backward Classes in accessing hostel admissions. He criticized the government for its failure to address rising unemployment in the state, noting the significant number of vacant job positions. The BJP leader expressed disappointment over the perceived disparity in justice delivery under the current government.
