BJP and JDS cannot tolerate the success of Guarantee schemes: D.K. Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched scathing attacks on the opposition parties while interacting with journalists in Hassan on Sunday. He stated in clear terms that leaders of the BJP and JDS cannot bear to see the benefits of the Guarantee schemes implemented by the state government reaching all eligible beneficiaries. The Chief Minister emphasised that the people of the state have now understood well that if the BJP comes to power even by mistake, all these welfare schemes will be immediately discontinued. For this reason, the public does not want to bring them back to power.

Shivakumar further stated that the Congress government implemented these Guarantee schemes because inflation had skyrocketed following the increase in fuel prices. He said, 'We are helping families who are facing inflation.' Additionally, the government has started providing an input subsidy of ₹5,000 in the interest of farmers. He also added that the cost of providing free electricity for irrigation pump sets has increased to ₹30,000 crore.

When asked about the recent increase in milk prices, the Chief Minister clarified that current milk prices in Karnataka are still lower compared to other states. Targeting the Central Government, he alleged that the BJP has failed to secure sufficient funds from the Centre for the state. He further said that the BJP government has also completely failed to curb the rise in petrol and diesel prices. Speaking on the issues of sugarcane farmers, he stated that the farmers' demands are reasonable, but the BJP has no concern for the farmers.

During his visit, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, along with his wife Usha, visited the Hasanamba Temple in Hassan. Additionally, he also visited the Puradamma Temple at Bikanahalli in Hassan taluk. According to a report by 'The Hindu', internal conflict within the Congress was also observed at the local level during this programme, where leaders including former minister B. Shivaram raised slogans against the district in-charge minister K.M. Shivalingegowda. Shivaram alleged that the in-charge minister is ignoring other party leaders in the district and is not calling any meetings to strengthen the party organisation.

D.K. Shivakumar serves as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and is considered an influential leader in the state's politics. He is a senior leader of the Congress party and has previously held important responsibilities in the state government. His performance and policies have always been at the centre of discussion.