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CM Siddaramaiah rubbishes allegation of lack of funds for development. ‘Politically motivated claim,’ he says

PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Jan 23, 2025 04:13 PM IST

Siddaramaiah refuted BJP's allegations of financial mismanagement concerning Scheduled Castes and Tribes, asserting they are politically motivated. 

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday rubbished the BJP allegation of lack of funds to appoint boards and corporations, as "politically motivated".

 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah . (PTI Photo)(PTI)
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah . (PTI Photo)(PTI)

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"The BJP is making false, politically motivated allegations," Siddaramaiah told reporters here.

The BJP state chief B Y Vijayendra on Thursday alleged the Congress government of misappropriating funds earmarked for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and cheated them. It also led to a situation where the pain, suffering, sorrow and grievances of these communities have not been addressed since Congress came to power, he said.

The statement highlights the allegedly "illegal transfer" of 87 crore fund of the Karnataka State Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation to various bank accounts and individuals ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

The Shikaripura MLA said in a post on 'X' that the state's Congress government has so far failed to appoint a chairperson for the Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, making it ineffective.

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According to Vijayendra, a public interest litigation has been filed in the High Court challenging the delay in appointing the chairpersons of the Commissions, and the High Court has issued a notice to the government.

"It is very unfortunate that the Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, which is supposed to be the voice of the oppressed and report on the welfare of the Scheduled Communities, has been inactive since this government came to power," he charged.

Replying to a question on intra party squabble in the congress over the subject of change in Chief Minister's post, Siddaramaiah said the party high command's decision will be final.

In the last two days, supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar as well as Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi raised pitch for Chief Ministerial post to their leaders.

Regarding skipping the Davos World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Siddaramaiah said he stayed back for budget preparation. He pointed out that he did not go there in 2024 as well.

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