Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka criticized the Congress-led government in Karnataka, highlighting financial strain and internal conflicts. Ashoka mentioned the government’s inability to release funds for welfare schemes due to financial constraints. He also pointed out that Congress MLAs were going on foreign tours despite the situation.
Referring to a joint scheme for children orphaned during Covid-19, Ashoka stated that Karnataka had 26,334 such children. He noted that funds amounting to Rs 75 crore meant for these beneficiaries had not been released for seven months. Ashoka provided district-wise figures, citing the number of beneficiaries in Koppal, Ballari, and Dharwad.
The Opposition leader accused the government of allocating funds for certain schemes while neglecting vulnerable children. He criticized the delay in disbursing allocations from the previous budget and highlighted financial stress within the state transport sector. Ashoka also criticized the government’s reported move to invoke the Essential Services Maintenance Act against protesting employees.
Alleging that garbage clearance in parts of Bengaluru was affected due to non-payment of dues, Ashoka urged the government to address the situation. He raised concerns about internal conflicts within the Congress impacting governance and questioned the awarding of major government works to contractors from outside Karnataka. The state government has not responded to the allegations.
