Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Criticizes Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Over Bengaluru Flooding
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has expressed strong criticism towards Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the state’s response to heavy rainfall that has led to significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Bengaluru. Kumaraswamy accused the Congress government of failing to address the issues faced by the people, particularly the damage to crops and the concerns of farmers.
Speaking to reporters, Kumaraswamy stated, “This is not a pro-people government. In the last 3 days, we have seen rains in parts of Bengaluru and damages incurred from it. The crops are also being damaged in parts of the state but this government has not acted on it, neither has there been any reaction to the concerns of farmers.”
He further criticized the government for not visiting affected areas, saying, “The Karnataka CM has not even spoken about it. After the heavy rain, several areas are underwater. But until now neither a minister nor their representatives have visited those areas. In several areas, people have vacated their houses and are staying in hotels.”
Kumaraswamy highlighted that this issue has been recurring for the past three years during the rainy season, and the government has been taking it lightly. He remarked on Bengaluru’s reputation as a major contributor to GST and the challenges its residents face.
Amidst the flooding, the India Meteorological Department issued an ‘orange’ alert, predicting heavy rains. Disaster response teams were deployed, and the Bengaluru Metro’s Purple Line services were briefly disrupted due to a fallen tree. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) reported that 142 homes were flooded, and 39 trees fell, with 26 removed. Flooding was recorded in 52 areas across the city.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government in India who is in charge of a specific department or ministry, like education or health.
HD Kumaraswamy -: HD Kumaraswamy is an Indian politician who has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, a state in India. He is a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party.
Karnataka CM -: Karnataka CM refers to the Chief Minister of Karnataka, who is the head of the government in the Indian state of Karnataka. Currently, Siddaramaiah holds this position.
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru is the capital city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is known for its technology industry and is often referred to as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’.
Congress government -: The Congress government refers to the Indian National Congress party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It has been in power in various states and at the national level at different times.
India Meteorological Department -: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is a government agency responsible for weather forecasting and monitoring in India. It provides alerts and warnings about weather conditions.
‘orange’ alert -: An ‘orange’ alert is a warning issued by the India Meteorological Department indicating that there is a likelihood of severe weather conditions, such as heavy rain, which could cause disruption.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike -: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is the administrative body responsible for civic and infrastructural assets of the Greater Bangalore metropolitan area.
