Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, and BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy for aligning with the BJP after previously criticizing it. He questioned their credibility and moral right to criticize his party, highlighting their past remarks against the BJP, RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Siddaramaiah emphasized the Congress government’s pro-poor initiatives, accusing the BJP of opposing these schemes and being against the poor and the Constitution.
Siddaramaiah also responded to Kumaraswamy’s statement on family politics, pointing out the defeat of Kumaraswamy’s son in elections. He defended Minister Zameer Ahmad’s campaign efforts, stating that Zameer had actively worked across regions and conveyed a strong message in support of the Congress. The Chief Minister further targeted Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, alleging that he switched to the BJP for personal gains after benefiting from the Congress.
In addition, Siddaramaiah criticized the JD(S) for its electoral performance decline, highlighting the party’s reduced seat count. He dismissed Kumaraswamy’s claim of lack of support for industrial development, using a sarcastic remark to counter the allegation. The Chief Minister urged former allies Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy to remember their past criticisms of the BJP and RSS before aligning with them.
