Karnataka BJP has accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of plotting to weaken the country’s federal system. State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra criticized Siddaramaiah, claiming that his repeated mentions of the Constitution and federal system indicate a conspiracy to undermine the federal structure. Vijayendra highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reforms, including the transformation of MNREGA into the VB-G RAM G scheme.
The BJP leader alleged that the Karnataka government’s special Assembly session, supposedly to discuss welfare programs, is actually being used to provoke people against the BJP-led NDA government. He condemned the government’s actions for undermining the Legislative Assembly’s sanctity and diverting attention from the state’s development and welfare issues. Vijayendra defended Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s return to state politics, emphasizing his contributions as Chief Minister.
Vijayendra advised the government to focus on its achievements and pro-people schemes instead of inciting animosity against the Central government. He clarified that the party has no internal confusion on the padayatra issue and emphasized the need for central leadership approval for any major decisions. Vijayendra discussed the matter with senior state leaders and planned to consult the central leadership after the national president’s election process on January 19 and 20.
The BJP state president assured that he has no personal opposition to the padayatra and mentioned plans to strategize for the upcoming Greater Bengaluru Authority elections. He stressed the importance of aligning decisions with the central leadership’s guidance for any protests or padayatras in the state.
