Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy criticized Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a media interaction in Mysuru. Kumaraswamy questioned Siddaramaiah’s stance on family politics, highlighting the involvement of Siddaramaiah’s son in politics. He challenged Siddaramaiah’s moral authority to speak against family-based politics.
Kumaraswamy urged Siddaramaiah to refrain from commenting on family politics, alleging a lack of moral standing and credibility on Siddaramaiah’s part. He also accused Siddaramaiah of hypocrisy, especially in light of his own political actions involving family members.
The Union Minister further emphasized that the credit for past electoral victories should be shared among various leaders, including himself and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. He criticized Siddaramaiah for allegedly betraying the party and weakening the Janata Dal in the past.
Kumaraswamy concluded by questioning Siddaramaiah’s ability to form a party independently and win elections. He highlighted reported dissatisfaction within the Congress party in Karnataka and criticized the party’s strategies in seeking alliances in other states.
