Leader of Opposition R. Ashok criticises Congress government
Opposition Leader R. Ashok has criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for its internal power struggles, which he claims have left the administration dysfunctional. He highlighted that many Ministers are absent from the state, leading to a lack of direction and worsening financial issues. Ashok warned that the state's debt could reach alarming levels under the current leadership, attributing the financial mismanagement to irresponsible policies.
- ▪R. Ashok claims the Congress government is dysfunctional due to internal power struggles.
- ▪He alleges that Karnataka's debt has surpassed ₹7 lakh crore and could reach ₹10 lakh crore by the end of the term.
- ▪Ashok criticizes the government's guarantee schemes as fiscally irresponsible and aimed at winning votes.
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The internal power struggle within the ruling Congress party has rendered the Karnataka government virtually dysfunctional, Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok said on Tuesday (May 26).Speaking to journalists during his visit to Hassan, Mr. Ashok said a majority of Ministers had gone to Delhi, leaving the State administration without direction. He added that the Congress high command was too weak to intervene and restore order. “The State is beset with problems. The Finance Department is struggling to pay salaries, yet Ministers and Congress leaders are enjoying themselves in Delhi. They are deceiving the very people who voted them to power,” he said.On the State’s finances, Mr.
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