Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 6: BJP MLA for Karkala Sunil Kumar has predicted the imminent collapse of Karnataka’s Congress government, claiming the BJP is preparing for mid-term elections.
“The state government will certainly fall by January. That is why we are gearing up for mid-term elections,” Sunil Kumar told reporters.
He criticised the ruling party for stalling development while mired in internal leadership disputes.
“For the past two and a half years, time has been wasted. The so-called ‘November revolution’ was initiated by Congress. Ministers continue to discuss it endlessly, but from villages to the Vidhana Soudha, there is no debate on the collapse of governance. Who becomes chief minister is a matter for Congress, not the BJP. Judging by the confusion, ruling party MLAs seem to hold factional meetings separately,” he said.
Sunil Kumar added that despite a clear mandate from the people, the government has sunk into internal strife. “Development has become a mirage. This government will collapse under its own internal chaos. Earlier, they flew on special planes to protest against the Prime Minister; now they are only focused on retaining and securing power. Delhi discussions have nothing to do with development or governance. People are anticipating this government’s fall,” he said.
On RSS allegations against Priyank Kharge
Speaking on the issue, Sunil Kumar said, “Those who are ignorant continuously talk about the RSS. Excessive discussion about the uninformed and uneducated is not helpful.”
Belagavi sugarcane farmers’ protest
Addressing protests in Belagavi over sugarcane prices, he said, “The people had already insisted on a fixed price. During protests, some political leaders may be sugar factory owners. Yet the government refuses to call factory owners for talks, which is why farmers have been on the streets for eight days. The government does not prioritise farmers, workers, or development; they focus only on November, December, and who becomes Chief Minister. Ministers are absorbed in cabinet appointments, ignoring everything else.”
State governance and corruption
Sunil Kumar criticised the government for widespread corruption and administrative neglect. “Officer darbars and commissions have reached unprecedented levels. Around 80% of activities involve commissions. Even when bribes are paid, work does not get done. This culture has trickled down to grassroots levels, and coastal districts have been completely neglected,” he said.