Siddaramaiah Urges Voters in Davanagere South to Support Congress in By-Election
Votes to independents will help BJP: Siddaramaiah in Davangere South
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged voters in Davanagere South to back the Congress candidate, Samarth Shamanur, in the upcoming April 9 by-election. He warned that votes for independents could indirectly aid the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and emphasized the importance of supporting a party that prioritizes welfare measures for minorities and the poor.
- 01Siddaramaiah campaigns for Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur in Davanagere South.
- 02He warns that voting for independents may benefit the BJP.
- 03Siddaramaiah defends his government's welfare record against BJP criticism.
- 04BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar accuses Congress of failing to deliver on welfare commitments.
- 05Discrepancies in fund allocations for various development corporations are highlighted.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah campaigned in Davanagere South for the upcoming by-election on April 9, urging voters to support Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur. He framed the election as a choice between his government's welfare initiatives and the misinformation spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Siddaramaiah cautioned voters against supporting independent candidates, stating that such votes could indirectly benefit the BJP, particularly among minority communities. He emphasized that the responsibility of electing a party that supports the poor lies with these voters. Addressing criticisms regarding state borrowing, he defended his government’s record and invoked the legacy of senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa to reinforce his campaign message. Meanwhile, BJP leaders, including Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar, criticized the Congress government for failing to fulfill welfare commitments, citing significant discrepancies between announced and released funds for various development corporations. Sunil Kumar also raised concerns about the government's employment policies, claiming that the Congress administration has not allocated necessary funds for promised job recruitment.
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The outcome of the by-election could significantly influence local governance and welfare initiatives in Davanagere South, affecting the community's access to resources and support.
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