PM Modi, Siddaramaiah clash over Bengaluru water crisis
The water crisis in Bengaluru has become a bone of contention between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. During a rally in Bengaluru, PM Modi expressed his disapproval of the Congress's handling of the water crisis, saying, "Congress has turned the tech city into a tanker city and handed it over to the water mafia." Siddaramaiah has now hit back at the prime minister's comments, asking where he was when Karnataka suffered due to floods and droughts.
Why does this story matter?
PM Modi's remarks come at a time when Bengaluru, once called the city of lakes, is facing a severe water crisis. The southern state, which is under the Congress rule, has come under criticism for its mismanagement of the water crisis. This may prove to be a bonus point for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is seeking to establish a presence in the southern states, including Karnataka.
PM Modi accuses Congress of prioritizing corruption over city's issues
In his address, PM Modi further accused the Congress government of prioritizing corruption over addressing Bengaluru's problems. He stated, "Be it agriculture or infrastructure, the budget has been cut. The Congress government's focus is only on corruption and not on issues of the city." He emphasized that only central government projects have proven beneficial for the state, implying a lack of effective initiatives from the local government.
PM Modi warns citizens of Congress's 'dangerous' ideology
PM Modi cautioned citizens about the Congress party, describing their ideology as "very dangerous." He warned, "Our daughters are being attacked, bombs are exploding in markets, and people are being attacked for listening to religious songs. These incidents are not common." He urged the public to stay alert of the Congress party's actions and policies.
Modi highlights his focus on development amid personal attacks
PM Modi drew a contrast between his focus on India's development and what he perceives as Congress and opposition bloc's personal attacks against him. He stated, "While they concentrate on 'Modi, Modi's family and wrongfully accusing Modi', my focus remains on the development of 21st-century India." He emphasized his commitment to ensuring good facilities, wealth for the people of India, and enhancing the country's global image.
