Launching a direct criticism at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy accused him of prioritizing political battles over governance. Kumaraswamy highlighted the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged phone tapping in the state, particularly involving Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
Siddaramaiah has denied the accusations of phone tapping leveled against him. Kumaraswamy, through social media, expressed concern that the Chief Minister seemed more focused on responding to criticism than on effective governance. He emphasized the need for the government to address public concerns directly rather than deflecting them.
Kumaraswamy pointed out that instead of concentrating on administration after securing a majority in the Karnataka Assembly, the Congress-led government was embroiled in internal conflicts. He also raised suspicions that the phone tapping issue was connected to internal power struggles within the Congress party.
Accusing the Congress of undermining democratic values, Kumaraswamy criticized the party for engaging in divisive politics based on caste and religion for power gains. He also condemned the alleged misuse of authority and vendetta politics under the current Congress government in Karnataka.
