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Karnataka Assembly Election: Prithviraj Chavan draws parallel between Karnataka and Maharashtra politics

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 13, 2023 13:36 IST

The results of the Karnataka assembly election have been announced, and it is evident that the Congress party will ...

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The results of the Karnataka assembly election have been announced, and it is evident that the Congress party will emerge victorious. Based on the current trend, it seems that the Congress is headed towards a majority, and it is certain that they will overthrow the ruling BJP. People are eagerly anticipating the final number of seats that Congress will secure. It appears that the BJP will suffer a crushing defeat in this election.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has examined the reasons for Congress' success in Karnataka and identified how these factors could be relevant to Maharashtra.

The Congress leader, Prithviraj Chavan, has drawn a parallel between the recent change of government in Karnataka and Maharashtra. He believes that in both states, the previous government was brought down through unethical means such as horse-trading and the misuse of money. Chavan further suggests that investigative agencies were used to lure certain individuals, leading to the formation of a new government in Karnataka. He asserts that the same immoral practices were likely used to achieve a change of government in Maharashtra as well.

Prithviraj Chavan has commented on the alleged financial transactions that took place during the formation of the government in Karnataka. He has referred to the rate sheet released by his party, which apparently mentioned a sum of Rs 2,500 crore for the chief minister's post. However, Chavan admits that there is currently no concrete evidence to support these claims and that it remains a topic of discussion.

Prithviraj Chavan discussed the concept of a "recovery government" taking over after a previous administration is removed. He gave the example of Karnataka, where he claimed that contractors had to pay a 40% commission to do any work. Despite a complaint being lodged, the issue was not addressed, leading to public protests. Chavan emphasized the importance of addressing corruption to ensure the success of a new government.

Prithviraj Chavan has noted that the previous government in Karnataka was perceived as corrupt by the public. He has also highlighted the ongoing investigation into the financial transactions that took place during the formation of the government. Chavan believes that similar circumstances may have occurred in Maharashtra. During the election campaign, his party focused on addressing local issues such as unemployment and rising prices. They also presented a manifesto with promises aimed at providing relief to the people. Essentially, Chavan is emphasizing the importance of addressing issues that affect the common people and offering solutions to their problems.

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