BJP Slams Congress for Misusing Taxpayer Funds in Guarantee Committees
Vijayendra Criticizes Government for Appointing Party Affiliates with Hefty Salaries
BNH NETWORK
Bengaluru, Karnataka - BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra has sharply criticized the Congress-led government in Karnataka, accusing it of misusing taxpayers’ money by forming Guarantee Implementation Committees (GICs) and paying inflated salaries to party affiliates. In a fiery statement, Vijayendra labeled the actions as “disgraceful,” accusing the government of using state funds for political gain.
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In a demonstration near the Kengal Hanumanthaiah statue at Vidhana Soudha, Vijayendra expressed his strong disapproval of the appointments made under the Guarantee Implementation Committees. He pointed out that the government had placed one person per constituency, district, and state, with state presidents being granted hefty salaries and cabinet-rank status. He accused the Congress of wasting taxpayers' money on political patronage rather than addressing pressing issues like worker honorariums.
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Vijayendra also highlighted the government's failure to increase the honorariums of Anganwadi workers, teachers, midday meal cooks, caretakers, and ASHA workers. He criticized the Siddaramaiah administration for ignoring the welfare of these essential workers, despite widespread calls for support. BJP and JD(S) legislators had raised the issue in the Assembly and vowed to bring it to the Governor's attention.
Vijayendra Challenges Government's Political Appointments and Financial Mismanagement
Protests Highlight Nepotism and Alleged Corruption in Congress Ranks
Responding to media queries, Vijayendra alleged that the Congress government had appointed the children of defeated assembly candidates to head the Guarantee Implementation Committees, calling it an act of nepotism. He further questioned why district commissioners and tahsildars were not used for the task, instead of party workers. The BJP leader also took aim at the government's financial mismanagement, which he said had led to the closure of nine universities in the state, limiting access to education for underprivileged students.
Vijayendra Raises Concerns Over Alleged Gold Smuggling and VIP Corruption
During the protest, Vijayendra also brought up allegations surrounding a senior IPS officer’s daughter, who he claimed had traveled abroad multiple times. He linked the issue to growing concerns over royal hospitality in Bengaluru and suggested that there may be a link to gold smuggling, with 14 kg allegedly brought into the city in a single instance. His comments hinted at ministerial and high-profile involvement in the matter, escalating the allegations of corruption in the Congress government.
BJP Plans to Escalate Issues to Central Leadership
In response to MLA Somasekhar’s recent support for the Congress government, Vijayendra stated, "Everyone knows why he is doing so," hinting at underlying political motivations. He further confirmed that the Karnataka BJP had escalated the matter to the central leadership, and was awaiting their response on how to proceed.
Protest Draws Support From Senior Opposition Leaders
The protest was joined by several prominent opposition leaders, including BJP’s R. Ashoka, JD(S) Legislative Party Leader Suresh Babu, and JD(S) Legislative Council Leader Bojegowda, showing a unified opposition front against the Congress government.
Highlights
- Vijayendra Accuses Congress of Misusing Taxpayer Money for Political Appointments
- BJP Protests Against Nepotism, Alleged Gold Smuggling, and University Closures
- Opposition Unites to Criticize Congress Government Over Financial Mismanagement and Worker Neglect
