Responding to the Governor’s refusal to read the customary address at the joint session, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged that the Karnataka government wanted false statements on MGNREGA in the address. Chouhan criticized the Congress, calling it a “factory of lies” and accusing it of corruption and inefficiency. He claimed that the Governor’s address contained falsehoods, leading to dramatic scenes in the Assembly.
Governor Gehlot declined to deliver the state government’s prepared address, delivering only a few lines before ending abruptly. Chouhan, at a press conference, accused the Congress of being a “factory of lies” and stated that democracy was undermined in the Legislative Assembly. He highlighted corruption cases in MGNREGA, citing irregularities in Yadgir district reported in national and international news.
Chouhan further criticized the Congress for alleged corruption in MGNREGA, pointing out irregularities in various districts. He mentioned instances of fake documents, multiple claims for the same work, and money being siphoned off. The Minister emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in governance, expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of corruption cases.
