BJP Leader Criticizes Congress Over Public Transport Issues in Karnataka
In Bengaluru, BJP leader CN Ashwath Narayan has criticized the Congress government in Karnataka, blaming them for the collapse of the public transport system due to overcrowding and inefficient services. This criticism follows a reprimand from Mallikarjun Kharge to DK Shivakumar regarding the ‘Shakti’ scheme, which offers free bus travel to women.
Shakti Scheme Under Fire
Dr. CN Ashwath Narayan stated that the Shakti scheme caused inconvenience, leading to overcrowding and inefficiency in public transport. He believes the Congress government now wants to withdraw the scheme, acknowledging their mistake.
Political Reactions
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan also criticized Congress-ruled states, calling their programs “disastrous failship programs” that have harmed state economies. He attributed these issues to the “irrational” economic policies of Rahul Gandhi.
Congress’s Response
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the scheme, stating it is a model for the country and that his previous statement was misunderstood. He emphasized that there is no plan to close the schemes and accused the BJP of politicizing the issue.
Doubts Revealed
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently one of the leading parties in the country.
CN Ashwath Narayan -: CN Ashwath Narayan is a politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. He has held various positions in the Karnataka state government.
Congress -: Congress, or the Indian National Congress, is another major political party in India. It has a long history and has been in power many times since India’s independence.
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It is known for its technology industry and cultural heritage.
Shakti Scheme -: The Shakti Scheme is a program introduced by the Congress government in Karnataka. It provides free bus travel for women in the state to help them with transportation.
CR Kesavan -: CR Kesavan is a spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He often speaks on behalf of the party on various issues.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician from the Indian National Congress. He is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and plays a significant role in the state’s government.
