‘Govt fulfilled promises’: CM defends Cong welfare record
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the Congress government's welfare schemes, asserting that they have fulfilled their electoral promises. He highlighted the success of initiatives like the Anna Bhagya programme, which aims to ensure food security for families. The chief minister also emphasized the Gruha Jyothi and Yuva Nidhi schemes, which provide free electricity and financial support to unemployed youth, respectively.
- ▪Siddaramaiah stated that the government has successfully implemented all five guarantee schemes promised before the Assembly elections.
- ▪The Anna Bhagya programme has provided free food grain to 4.26 crore beneficiaries, costing ₹18,897 crore.
- ▪The Gruha Jyothi initiative offers up to 200 units of free electricity to 1.64 crore families, with an expenditure of ₹26,115 crore.
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‘Govt fulfilled promises’: CM defends Cong welfare recordCM Siddaramaiah defended Karnataka's welfare schemes, highlighting their success amid leadership transition speculations, emphasizing food security and youth support.Published on: May 28, 2026 6:08 AM ISTBy HT Correspondent, BENGALURUShare viaCopy link Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday defended the Congress government’s welfare programmes and said the administration had fulfilled the promises made to voters ahead of the Assembly elections, even as speculation over a possible leadership transition within the ruling party continues to shadow Karnataka politics.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (PTI)The Congress high command has not announced any decision on a change of chief minister, the question has remained politically…
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