17-07-2025
Vishwanath criticises CM for ‘neglecting' backward communities
Mysuru: Former minister and BJP MLC AH Vishwanath criticised chief minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of sycophancy and neglecting the interests of backward communities in the state on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters, Vishwanath condemned the proposed move to confer a "Nyay Yodha" (Justice Warrior) award on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. "Siddaramaiah, who claims to champion the cause of backward classes, is now indulging in disgraceful appeasement by proposing an award for Rahul Gandhi in a desperate attempt to retain power," he charged.
Vishwanath questioned Siddaramaiah's legacy and commitment to backward communities.
Accusing Siddaramaiah of appropriating the legacy of former CM D Devaraj Urs, he said, "Devaraj Urs was the real leader of the poor and backward. Siddaramaiah keeps taking credit for his work while doing little himself." He further challenged the CM to name marginalised castes outside of Kuruba, Kumbara, and Uppara. "You claim to represent the backward classes, but who did you give legislative council seats to? Loyalists and political heirs—not the truly backward," he said.
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Vishwanath said there was a lack of development in Mysuru under the current govt. "In the previous term, we suggested initiatives like rice for Rs 1, Bhagyajyoti, loan waivers, and tourism development. None of these were implemented. Public funds are instead being spent on schemes with little transparency," he alleged.
Vishwanath accused the govt of misgovernance and deflecting criticism through events like Sadhana Sammelanas. He highlighted the closure of over 2,500 govt schools, the lack of doctors in rural hospitals, the crumbling infrastructure, and the failure to conduct local body elections.
