The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Congress will win state assembly elections in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
He was speaking to the media in Mysore
According to the information I have received, we will win in four states, he said. Reacting about whether the Lok Sabha elections will be postponed if the mandate is in favour of the Congress the CM said that it will not be postponed because we are already at the end of November, and it is expected that the election code of conduct will be announced by the end of March.
No objection to build Ram Mandir
Responding to the question whether the inauguration of Ram Mandir on January 22 will act in favour of the BJP, the CM said that this is not new. The dispute has been going on for years and has been settled in court. We have no objection for building Ram Mandir. It is a myth that voters will change because of it. People of our country have believed in unity in diversity. Despite the British and Mughal attacks, we survived as a country. Although there are many castes, languages and religions in this country, we are united as a country with solidarity. He said that the number of people who believe in inclusivity has increased in the country.
Political duality
Reacting to the BJP’s criticism of Karnataka in the elections of other states, the CM said that they are afraid of Karnataka and Siddaramaiah. Therefore they have spoken about me and Karnataka in Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister had opposed our guarantees. Now BJP has sent a van with the slogan ‘Vikasit Bharat’ -Prime Minister’s Guarantee written on it. This van is sent by the Government of India. Earlier they had opposed our guarantee schemes and now they have declared guarantees. The Prime Minister had opposed the concept of announcing guarantee schemes, but now he himself has announced the guarantees. This should be called political duality, he said.
Political speech
Responding to a reporter’s question that the Prime Minister has also talked about corruption along with the guarantee, the CM said that the contractors association has alleged that the BJP is a 40% government. We have implemented the five guarantees and have kept our promises. He said that we will implement the remaining guarantee in January.
Answer will be given in the session
Responding about the former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy who had called a press conference today , the CM said that ‘let him discuss this in the assembly session and we will give a reply. The government will not run away. When has Kumaraswamy told the truth?’ The CM said that it was always a hit and run case. Not all lies can be investigated. Investigation can be done only if there is any base or documents available.
Investigation of HDK Govt Corruption: No going back
Reacting to HD Kumaraswamy’s statement that he had challenged to investigate his corruptions, the Chief Minister said, “If we have to, we will do it.” There is no question of going back. He said that if either Kumaraswamy or our party members commit offence, they should be punished. The government will not hesitate to investigate Kumaraswamy’s Govt Corruption, he said.
Admitted to be guilty by paying the fine
In response to Kumaraswamy’s statement that a high amount of electricity bill has been unnecessarily imposed on him, the CM said that the electricity bill will be given by BESCOM. Kumaraswamy claimed that he had not committed any offence but later he paid the fine, this shows that he had admitted his offence.
Responding to a journalist’s query about the central allocation of the state’s share of GST, the CM said that the term of the 15th Finance Commission is coming to an end. If injustice is done to the state in the upcoming 16th Finance Commission, Our government will decide the steps to be taken.
The Center has not responded to the plea for drought relief
In response to the fact that the state government has given a deadline of one week to the Centre for providing drought relief, the CM said that a request has been submitted to the Center for relief of Rs 17900 crore. The Central Drought Study Team has not given a report even after a month and the Centre has also not responded to the government’s request. Providing crop relief is not giving alms. The compensation which is given through NDRF is the amount of tax paid by the state. The CM said that serious discussions were held in the cabinet meeting held yesterday regarding drought relief.
Kumaraswamy is doing Politics of Hatred and Jealousy
Answering the journalist’s question whether leaders of JD(S) or BJP will come to Congress, the CM said that people who agree with the ideology and leadership of Congress are welcomed. Congress has won 136 of the total 224 seats in the state. As the Lok Sabha elections are approaching, the power of the Congress needs to be expanded. Communal parties should not come back to power. Kumaraswamy does politics of hatred and jealousy. My son Yatindra is the president of the Ashraya committee and he is working hard for the development of the constituency. But Kumarswamy is doing politics of hatred by making false accusations against him. In my political career, I have never done politics of hatred and will never do so. Kumaraswamy knows nothing but lies, he said.
Responding to the ongoing investigation of previous government scams, the CM said that commissions have been formed to investigate scams including 40% commission, Covid, Bitcoin and the report is awaited.
Confident of winning the World Cup
Responding on the World Cup final match between India and Australia, the CM said that this match will be held on November 19, the Indian team has reached the finals unbeaten, and the victory will be ours if the Indian team plays with unity and team spirit. Expressing the confidence that the Indian team will win the World Cup this time, the Chief Minister wished the team all the best.