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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)), dismissing their speculations about his government's fall. Responding to former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's prediction of the government collapsing post the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Siddaramaiah compared the situation of the BJP and JD(S) to struggling fish out of water, suggesting they were in a state of delusion.
Kumaraswamy had alleged that the Congress-led government in Karnataka was facing internal conflicts, hinting at a potential collapse after the national elections. He claimed that a senior minister from the Congress had engaged in discussions with BJP leaders at the national level to switch parties, bringing along around 50 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). However, Kumaraswamy did not reveal the identity of the minister involved in these purported talks.
Source: Newsbytes
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The Chief Minister addressed concerns raised by the opposition parties, stating his government's readiness to address all issues without delay. He mentioned discussions on the drought situation in the state and assured responses, highlighting upcoming deliberations on matters concerning North Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah also touched upon the lack of coordination within the BJP, citing internal divisions within the party and emphasizing the rejection they faced in previous assembly polls. Additionally, he mentioned his intention to engage with Panchamasali Lingayat community leaders and seers in Bengaluru post the assembly session to discuss their demands, including 2A category reservation among backward classes.
Source: The Financial Express
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The controversy surrounding the unveiling of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's portrait in the assembly chamber at 'Suvarna Vidhana Soudha' was addressed by Siddaramaiah, mentioning it as a matter concerning the Speaker, reflecting on the opposition's criticism of the previous BJP government's decision to unveil the portrait without their consultation.
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