Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the Central government for allegedly using the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to target Congress leaders while protecting BJP members. He claimed that the recent ED raid at the residence of Mohammed Nalapad, son of Congress legislator N.A. Harris, was a selective move against the Opposition. Siddaramaiah dismissed the superstition that visiting Chamarajanagar would lead to a loss of power, emphasizing that such beliefs hold no sway over him.
The Chief Minister defended the government’s guarantee schemes, stating that they were aimed at benefiting the underprivileged. He assured that compensation was being provided to all eligible individuals, regardless of their political affiliations. Siddaramaiah also highlighted the BJP’s historical opposition to women’s reservation, contrasting it with the Congress’s support for gender equality in governance.
Addressing a High Court directive on the marking system for a third language, Siddaramaiah affirmed the state’s commitment to complying with the court’s decision. He promised to address concerns regarding an oxygen-related tragedy and responded to allegations of neglect by minority leaders, stating that decisions were made in their presence. The Chief Minister expressed optimism about Congress candidates’ chances in the upcoming bypolls in Davanagere and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies.
