Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Food H.D. Kumaraswamy cautioned women not to be enticed by the Rs 2,000 monthly aid offered under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. He urged them to give him a five-year chance, emphasizing that the guarantees provided by the Congress-led government are not long-term solutions to their problems.
Kumaraswamy, while inaugurating a temple in Tumakuru Rural Assembly constituency, criticized the government’s five guarantees, stating they only offer temporary relief without substantial benefits. He highlighted that the government spends Rs 50,000 crore annually on these guarantees, funded by taxpayers’ money, leading to significant borrowing burdens on citizens.
The Minister accused the government of promoting alcoholism across the state, alleging widespread availability of liquor even in village grocery stores. He criticized the issuance of CL-7 liquor licenses on a large scale and revealed a recent bribery incident involving excise officials accepting Rs 2.5 crore for such licenses.
Kumaraswamy urged women not to be swayed by the Rs 2,000 aid, emphasizing that it is a fraction of the taxes they pay and not a genuine solution. He requested a five-year opportunity to provide good governance, assuring that it would be a government representing the interests of Kannadigas.
Recalling his past tenure as Chief Minister, Kumaraswamy defended his governance record, claiming he worked honestly for the people. He expressed regret over not being able to transfer power to the BJP due to external conspiracies and emphasized the importance of personal conduct in governance.
