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New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJP dares CM Siddaramaiah to open debate on government failures; slams defamation case move
BENGALURU: BJP General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Radha Mohan Das Agrawal dared Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for an open debate with state BJP president BY Vijayendra on the government's performance and the party's chargesheet, where they have listed out the government's failures. Agrawal slammed Siddaramaiah for filing a defamation case against the BJP for criticising his government. 'Let the debate be telecast across Karnataka. If he (Siddaramaiah) is confident and has the courage to respond to the allegations, let him participate in the debate. We are ready, and we will invite them. If the CM does not agree to a debate, it means that our allegations are true,' the BJP leader said. Agrawal said that Congress won 136 seats in 2023, and within one year, the people of Karnataka did not vote for them in the Lok Sabha polls. 'Congress' corruption has been exposed. If it continues, Congress will lose future polls,' he said. On the Congress government deciding to file a defamation case against BJP, he said, 'The Congress organised its Sadhana Samavesha on May 20 to celebrate the second anniversary of the party coming to power in the state. As a responsible opposition party, BJP gave counter advertisements highlighting the failures of the State Government and released a chargesheet. If they did not agree with our chargesheet, they should have replied before the public. It is common in democracy to make allegations and counter allegations. But perhaps for the first time, a government is filing defamation case against the opposition.'
India Today
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka government to file defamation case against BJP over ‘false' ads
The Karnataka government has announced it will file a defamation case against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders in the state for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content through a media advertisement accusing the state administration of corruption and poor an official notification dated May 25, the Congress-led government said it would approach the 42nd Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Bengaluru, citing what it calls 'false, distorted and misleading' claims published by the BJP in both print and electronic media. The campaign titled 'Charge List on the Failure of the State Government for 2 Years' accused the Congress government of large-scale scams and misgovernance since taking office in 2023. A copy of the Karnataka government notification regarding the defamation case against the BJP. advertisementGovernment officials said the legal action aims to curb the spread of misinformation and hold the opposition accountable. The Secretary of the CAS Department has been authorised to file the complaint, and two government prosecutors — BS Patil and Shailaja Nayak — have been appointed to represent the state. Coordination across departments will be overseen by Deputy Secretary in the Home Department (Law and Order) Kumta Prakash, who has been tasked with gathering all relevant documentation and evidence for the HITS BACK, CITES 'EMERGENCY-LIKE TACTICS' Reacting strongly to the announcement, Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra accused the Congress of invoking Emergency-like situation in the state and in misusing state machinery to silence criticism. In a post on social media platform X, Vijayendra compared the move to the Emergency era, claiming the Congress was 'reviving the spirit of 1975' by suppressing press freedom, targeting the opposition, and undermining democratic Congress government is scared of a mere advertisement,' he wrote. 'This act reflects cowardice and perfectly fits the saying, 'a pumpkin thief touches his shoulder when accused.''Vijayendra also pointed to the recent suspension of 18 opposition MLAs from the Assembly as an example of what he called the government's 'autocratic behaviour.' He alleged the Congress was using the police to intimidate BJP leaders and accused the administration of failing to deliver on development while engaging in further slammed the Congress's two-year anniversary event, Sadhana Samavesha, held in Hosapete, calling it a 'lavish, wasteful' propaganda exercise meant to distract the public from the government's the lawsuit a threat to press freedom and a 'revenge move' against dissenting voices, Vijayendra urged citizens, the media, and opposition parties to 'resist what he called a second Emergency.' He said, 'The power to reverse it lies with democracy, the people of Karnataka, and the media.''A second chapter of Emergency has begun in Karnataka, and the power to reverse it lies with democracy, the people of Karnataka, the opposition parties, and the media,' he said in the post and stated that the Congress-led government in the state 'will soon have to face this truth.'
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP releases ‘chargesheet' against Congress, alleges corruption, administrative collapse in the State
BJP on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and released a 'chargesheet', accusing it of misgovernance that led to administrative collapse in the State. Addressing a press conference in the city, senior BJP leader and MLC, C.T. Ravi, said, 'The Congress celebrated the 'Sadhana Samavesha' marking the completion of two years in power. But it was ironic that the Congress was celebrating at a time when people were reeling under crisis and Bengaluru was flooded. The celebratory event will go down as a black day. While people were suffering, the government was blowing its own trumpet,' he said. Mr. Ravi said there was nothing for the Congress to celebrate but for the completion of two years in power and cited statistics, which he said, presents a grim picture of the State. He said there have been 736 maternal deaths in government hospitals, over 1,200 neonatal deaths, and 3,000 farmer suicides. 'Besides, a few government employees had taken their lives leaving behind notes blaming the administration and hence one was left wondering as to what the celebrations was all about,' questioned Mr. Ravi. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of leading the 'most corrupt regime in the State's history,' stating that there was not a single department untouched by corruption. Dubbing it as a '60% commission government,' Mr. Ravi said the State was reeling under debt. Citing statistics to what he called rising debt burden, Mr. Ravi said that of the ₹7.6 lakh crore total State debt, over ₹4 lakh crore was accumulated under Mr. Siddaramaiah's leadership. 'In just one year, the State has availed of a loan of ₹1.15 lakh crore,' he added. The BJP leader took aim at the steep hike in taxes and rates across sectors and said electricity tariffs, vehicle registration costs, cess on petrol and diesel, milk prices, stamp duties—nothing had been spared. Dozens of essential items have been taxed- from milk to alcohol - even as the government claims to fulfil five guarantee schemes, he said. Mr. Ravi alleged that there was a law and order collapse in the State and flayed the government for withdrawing cases against those who had attacked police stations. He said there was not a single permanent project of importance resulting in job generation, that was launched by the Congress and described the government as one without energy or vision. Responding to questions about the Centre withholding Karnataka's tax share, Mr. Ravi countered, 'Between 2014 and 2024, the Modi government gave Karnataka four times more funds than Congress did from 2004 to 2014. The narrative that the Centre is depriving Karnataka is a lie told repeatedly in hopes it will be believed,' he added. Asserting that the BJP will take this 'chargesheet' to the people and raise it in the Assembly, Mr. Ravi said it was just the tip of the iceberg. The people of Karnataka are watching, and they will respond at the ballot, he added. MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, city BJP president L. Nagendra, and others were present.
New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘Chargesheet' against government: BJP says CM Siddaramaiah has no right to hold celebrations
BENGALURU: The BJP leadership has released a chargesheet against the state government, which completed two years in power on Tuesday. The party alleged that prices of various commodities and taxes have gone up in the last two years. The BJP chargesheet alleged that the law and order situation in the state has worsened. The party alleged that instances of injustice and atrocities against the Backwards Class, SC and ST communities and women, too, have increased in the last two years. Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka, questioned the government's right to hold celebrations such as Sadhana Samavesha at Hospete while the government has gone bankrupt. 'They are taking loans even to pay salaries for government employees. Siddaramaiah should be given Karnataka model of bankruptcy award,' he said. Ashoka said the Congress has looted money from Valmiki Development Corporation. 'Expecting women, newborn babies and mothers die in maternity hospitals. The CM takes MUDA sites illegally and farmers commit suicides. Are these the reasons for holding conventions,'' he asked.
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress plans ‘Guarantee Samavesha' in Karnataka to counter BJP's zero achievement jibe
BENGALURU: While the BJP is making allegations of 'zero achievement' against the state government which completed two years on Tuesday, the Congress government is gearing up to hold a 'Guarantee Samavesha' at the district level, where guarantee scheme beneficiaries will be invited. Through this, the government is trying to reach more people. After the Sadhana Samavesha at Hosapete on Tuesday, the Congress is planning to hold it at the district level, but this time with a stress on its guarantee schemes. Senior Congress leader and Chief Whip in the Upper House Saleem Ahmed, said they are planning mega events in each district to highlight their five guarantees. The dates have not been finalised. 'CM Siddaramaiah and KPCC chief DK Shivakumar will finalise the dates along with the format of the event,'' he said. According to Saleem, BJP members are accusing the Congress government of not taking up any development work. 'They keep alleging that the government has no achievements. Through these events, we will tell them and the people about what guarantees have done for the poor,'' he said. He also challenged the BJP to oppose these schemes. Saleem said that during these events, they plan to highlight the failures of the Centre. 'The Centre has failed to give grants due to the state government. We have two prominent ministers from Karnataka who are in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet, Nirmala Sitharaman and Pralhad Joshi. What have they done for the state? We will speak of this in front of the people,'' he added.
