Karnataka bypolls: Congress accuses BJP of distributing Rs 2,000 per vote, CM’s counterattack

Karnataka by-elections
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Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

The Congress in Karnataka on Thursday accused the ruling BJP of distributing Rs 2,000 per vote in Sindgi and Hangal assembly constituencies fearing defeat. Rejecting the charge, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accused the Congress of indulging in such activities and claimed that the love and trust of the people is the strength of the BJP. Siddaramaiah said, “As far as I know, a lot of money is being spent, the information that has spread in (constituencies) is that Rs 2,000 is being paid per vote.”

Talking to reporters here, he said, “On what basis will they (BJP) ask for votes? There is nothing for them except money, they cannot show any achievement. They could not manage corona effectively, proper Compensation not given. Those who have died, the death toll is only a lie. In fact, they were involved in corruption in purchases related to Corona.” State Congress president DK Shivakumar also alleged that the BJP was distributing Rs 2,000 per vote.

“It seems that the chief minister has got intelligence reports that they (BJP) will lose in both the constituencies, so they have sent all the ministers with bags of money and the money is being distributed from the neighboring constituency,” he said. ,” They said. election campaign in hangal

Hitting out at Congress leaders for the allegation, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, “BJP is going to the polls with the love and faith of the people, which is the strength of the party.” “During the by-elections to Kundgol, Gundlupet and Nanjangud – we have seen his experience with sacks – he is now trying to blame this on us,” he said in Haveri.

The bypolls for the two seats will be held on October 30, while the counting of votes will take place on November 2. The bypolls have been necessitated as seats fell vacant following the death of Sindgi JD(S) MLA MC Managuli and BJP CM. Hunger from sadness.

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