Fake Congress session in the name of Gandhi: MP Basavaraj Bommai

Sunil Lohan

Bommai wants to know how justifiable is using Government funds for Congress sessions:

Haveri:There is a significant difference between Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress and today’s Congress. There is a distinction between the original Congress and the fake Congress.

The current Congress leaders are behaving contrary to the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi,said former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai.

Speaking to the media in Haveri on Thursday,he said there is no rule of law in the state.Corruption has plagued all departments and corporations.

Even funds meant for the welfare of the underprivileged and marginalized have been misused.Their actions are entirely against the principles of Gandhi’s Swaraj.

Bommai questioned the use of government funds for Congress sessions, asking how justified it is.”Under what law is it allowed?.

How appropriate is it to use government funds for political conventions?Using Gandhi’s name and banner for a fake Congress session is unacceptable,” he alleged.

Anti-democratic actions

Reacting to the incident of eggs being thrown at MLA Munirathna,the former CM accused the government of misusing its power and suppressing opposition parties.

Such anti-democratic measures are frequent, but not all have come to light.The government has turned police stations into deal-making centers.

The Home Minister feigns ignorance, and the Chief Minister gives evasive answers.These incidents remind us of emergency-like situations.

While there are allegations against Munirathna, he is addressing them in court. But throwing eggs at him? To what extent has this government stooped? How can public representatives work fearlessly in such an environment?.

Asked about Congress leaders accusing Munirathna of staging a drama, the MP said is it possible for anyone to insult themselves by orchestrating such an incident? Who would do such a thing?.

No action on Ravi’s plaint

About Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar challenging MLC CT Ravi to visit Dharmasthala, Bommai said it is a personal matter of belief. Both CT Ravi and Laxmi Hebbalkar have lodged complaints.

In some cases,immediate action is taken,but Ravi’s complaint hasn’t even been converted into an FIR.Had the High Court not intervened,Ravi’s situation would have worsened.

Era of price hikes

Responding to the state’s milk price hike, Bommai criticized the state government and said it has ushered in an era of price hikes.

They have increased taxes on stamp duty, excise, and almost everything else, imposing an additional burden of Rs 15,000 crores.

Prices of milk, water, and other essential commodities have risen significantly. Soon, even sand and gravel will become scarce and expensive.

They are imposing taxes on every economic activity. At this rate, they might even tax air in the future, he quipped.