Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah voiced his stance against inequality, claiming that the RSS and Manuvadis are targeting him for this reason. Speaking at an event organized by the Karnataka Oppressed Communities Federation in Bagalkot, he criticized the BJP and RSS for their alleged attacks through Pratap Simha. Siddaramaiah emphasized that the Congress party stands for unity among farmers, laborers, and marginalized communities, aiming to empower them economically and socially.
Siddaramaiah highlighted the Congress party’s commitment to providing economic and social freedom to marginalized groups, aligning with Ambedkar’s vision. Drawing a distinction between Congress and BJP, he asserted that the former supports the poor and marginalized while the latter favors corporates and the affluent. The Chief Minister also outlined his government’s initiatives, such as loan waivers for marginalized communities and economic growth schemes, urging support for the Congress candidate Umesh Meti in the upcoming by-election to defeat the BJP.
Critiquing the BJP’s ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ model, Siddaramaiah claimed it primarily benefits corporate entities, widening the wealth gap. He underscored the Congress party’s historical focus on uplifting the underprivileged, urging public support for this cause. Siddaramaiah also took aim at PM Modi, citing unfulfilled promises made in 2014, including the retrieval of black money and depositing Rs 15 lakh in every household, which he alleges have not materialized.
