Vijayendra accuses Congress-led govt. of neglecting farmers, pursuing real estate interests
BJP leader B.Y. Vijayendra has criticized the Congress-led government in Karnataka for prioritizing real estate projects over farmer welfare and regional development. He also alleged that the government is manipulating electoral rolls to favor illegal migrants.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political tensions in Karnataka regarding development priorities, agricultural policy, and immigration concerns.
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday accused the Congress-led government in the State of ignoring farmers concerns and giving greater importance to real estate projects saying that such priorities have triggered protests by cultivators.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP office in Kalaburagi, Mr. Vijayendra referred to the opposition from farmers to the proposed Bidadi township project and said that the resentment among farmers reflects the State government’s failure to address their concerns.
“Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar appears more interested in developing real estate rather than ensuring farmers welfare. The situation in Bidadi, where officials face opposition while carrying out surveys, is a result of this approach,” he said.
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