Karnataka Bridge Inauguration Sparks Rift Between Congress and BJP
A bridge inauguration in Karnataka has ignited a political squabble between the state’s ruling Congress party and the BJP, which holds power at the national level. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah voiced his displeasure at the absence of state government representatives at the ceremony.
Siddaramaiah Questions BJP’s “Snub”
Expressing his discontent, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioned the BJP’s decision to exclude state officials from the inauguration. “They should invite us, right?” he remarked, highlighting the perceived slight. The apparent snub has underscored the existing tensions between the state and central governments.
Bridge Inauguration Fuels Political Divide
The controversy surrounding the bridge inauguration further emphasizes the strained relationship between the Congress-led state government and the BJP-led central government. This incident adds another layer to the ongoing political discourse in Karnataka.