Controversy Erupts Over Karnataka's Allocation to Wayanad
A political battle has ignited between Congress and the BJP in Karnataka after Rs 10 crore was allocated to the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, Priyanka Gandhi's area. Critics accuse Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of favoritism and neglecting state needs, while supporters argue it's a humanitarian gesture.
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The Karnataka government's recent decision to allocate Rs 10 crore to the Wayanad constituency in Kerala has sparked heated exchanges between the ruling Congress and opposition BJP. Both parties are embroiled in a verbal duel, with the opposition accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of prioritizing efforts on Priyanka Gandhi's constituency while neglecting local issues.
Opposition leader R Ashoka sarcastically dubbed Siddaramaiah as the 'Chief Minister of Kerala' due to his generosity towards Wayanad. His sentiments were echoed by BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, who criticized the diversion of Karnataka taxpayers' money and labeled it as servitude to the Gandhi family's political interests.
In defense, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao justified the decision as a charitable act based on humanitarian grounds, highlighting the solidarity between neighboring states. Rao dismissed the BJP's criticisms as an attempt to sow discord between Karnataka and Kerala. He argued that such gestures should reflect pride, not suspicion.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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