Former CM BS Yediyurappa claims Karnataka govt is ‘bankrupt’, ‘as good as dead’

The senior BJP leader claimed that the Congress administration in Karnataka has failed in all sectors and is bankrupt.

Published on: Nov 7, 2023, 16:00:37 IST

By Yamini C S

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Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Lingayat strongman BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday said the ruling Congress government in the southern state was “as good as dead” as it was “failing in all sectors”. He said the Siddaramaiah-led leadership was “bankrupt” and also criticized the grand old party's leaders for going up against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The senior BJP leader also threatened an agitation to highlight the ruling party's “failures and irresponsible practices”, saying, “For the pay revision of government employees, a pay commission was constituted and interim relief is being given, but this government citing lame excuses has extended the tenure of the pay commission. This government doesn't have money -- to manage the drought situation, to implement poll guarantees. They also don't have money to pay salaries.”

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He spoke to reporters and added that his party “will not allow” the government to continue “this way.” “The government is totally bankrupt. Looking at its failure in protecting the interest of the state and welfare of the poor and downtrodden, and it also not releasing funds for the welfare of SC/STs - this government is as good as dead,” he stated, as quoted by news agency PTI.

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"The government is wasting time, giving lame excuses. We will not let this continue for long. All the leaders (of BJP) have discussed this and we are planning for an agitation against all this," he said.

He further added that CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar have made "irresponsible" comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, saying, "If they have arrogance to criticise the Prime Minister, who is respected globally, people will teach them a lesson."

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More