Bengaluru: BJP leader Raghavendra Talwar has issued a strong warning to the newly led Congress government under Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, alleging that despite completing three years in office, the government has failed to deliver even a single major development project for the people of Karnataka.
He accused the Congress government of wasting the last three years in internal power struggles, factional politics, political theatrics and leadership battles, while completely neglecting the state’s overall development and the welfare of its citizens.
Talwar alleged that even during former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s tenure, the government failed to ensure social justice for backward, oppressed, marginalized and neglected communities. If the present government continues the same pattern of injustice over the next two years, the BJP will be compelled to launch statewide protests and take the fight to the streets, he warned.
Invoking the vision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Talwar said the Constitution envisages equitable participation of backward and marginalized communities in governance and economic resources. He accused the Congress of betraying these constitutional ideals and denying deserving communities their rightful share in power and opportunities.
He further said regional imbalance continues to plague Karnataka and demanded the full implementation of the Prof. Govind Rao Committee report to accelerate the development of North Karnataka. He also urged the government to implement in full the recommendations of the committee headed by Madhusudan Naik on the educational and social status of backward communities.
Talwar demanded that the government immediately expedite key irrigation projects such as Mekedatu and Mahadayi. He also urged the government to ensure the uninterrupted supply of fertilizers and quality seeds, alleging that any artificial shortage would push already distressed farmers into deeper crisis.
Expressing concern over the weak monsoon, he said Karnataka is staring at drought-like conditions, with reservoir levels falling sharply and a potential drinking water crisis looming in the coming months. He accused the government of remaining indifferent to the hardships faced by farmers despite the worsening situation.
Referring to the proposed Bidadi Township project, Talwar alleged that farmers’ lands are being acquired without their consent or confidence being taken into account. He demanded that the government protect farmers’ rights instead of imposing projects against their will.
“If this government truly cares for the people, it must immediately address these pressing issues. Failing that, the BJP will launch an intensified statewide agitation against the Congress government,” Raghavendra Talwar warned.
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