CM Siddaramaiah questioned who was responsible for dissuading tickets for Pratap Simha and Sadananda Gowda, as well as the injustices faced by Vokkaligas. He asserted the certainty of Congress candidate Venkataramane Gowda’s victory in the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency. Siddaramaiah disclosed that Deve Gowda declined to appoint KR Pete Krishna as a minister and instead suggested the speakership. He highlighted his government’s initiatives such as celebrating Kempegowda Jayanti and establishing the Kempegowda Development Authority, contrasting them with Kumaraswamy’s actions as Chief Minister.
Inaugurating Prajadhwani-2 for Mandya Lok Sabha candidate Venkataramanegowda, Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in Congress’s success in K.R. Pete constituency. He criticized BJP and JDS for the injustices against the Vokkaliga community. Reflecting on his relationship with KR Pete Krishna, Siddaramaiah recounted his recommendation for the speakership, acknowledging Krishna’s dedication to public welfare.
Challenging Modi to fulfill promises, Siddaramaiah criticized BJP’s emotional manipulation and accused Modi of neglecting Karnataka during crises. He challenged Deve Gowda to rectify the injustices inflicted by Modi, including obtaining permission for the Mekedatu project. Siddaramaiah highlighted the lack of drought relief for Karnataka farmers from the Centre and urged action from Modi. He questioned whether failing to address these issues would betray the people of the state.
