Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government for its swift actions in the Bengaluru’s Kogilu Layout demolition controversy. Joshi expressed concern over the government’s immediate compensation and alternative housing offer to encroachers, contrasting it with the delayed assistance to other affected groups in the state.
Joshi accused the Karnataka government of prioritizing appeasement politics, particularly highlighting the disparity in response between illegal encroachers and legitimate victims awaiting support. He questioned the government’s compensation policy, labeling the decision as biased and emphasizing the neglect of genuine beneficiaries in need of aid.
The controversy intensified as the Karnataka government, under Congress leadership, announced alternative housing for those affected by the demolition. Despite the illegal nature of the constructions, the government justified its humanitarian gesture, drawing criticism and accusations of appeasement from various quarters.
