Bagalkot, April 4 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Saturday that he is being targeted by the RSS and Manuvadis because he is against inequality.
He addressed a gathering organised by the Karnataka Shoshita Samudayagala Mahaa Okkuta (Karnataka Oppressed Communities Federation) in Bagalkot.
Siddaramaiah criticised the BJP and RSS, saying: “I am being targeted by RSS and Manuvadis because I am against inequality and stand with the marginalised. They are trying to attack me through Pratap Simha.”
The Chief Minister said the Congress is the only party that unites farmers, labourers, and marginalised communities.
“The Congress party is committed to empowering the marginalised and providing economic and social freedom to all,” he said.
He added: “Ambedkar’s vision was to ensure economic and social freedom for everyone, and we are working towards that goal.”
He urged the gathering to recognise the difference between Congress and the BJP.
“Congress is for the poor and marginalised, while the BJP is for corporates and the rich,” he said.
The Chief Minister also highlighted his government’s initiatives, including waiving loans and interest for marginalised communities and implementing schemes to boost economic growth.
He appealed to the audience to work towards Congress candidate Umesh Meti’s victory in the by-election, saying: “BJP must be defeated, and Umesh Meti should win.”
Earlier, Siddaramaiah criticised the BJP’s ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ model, saying it has only benefited corporate houses and increased the gap between the rich and the poor.
He added that the Congress party has always worked for the poor and marginalised.
“The Congress party has given freedom to the country, and it is time for the people to reciprocate,” he said.
“The BJP has never participated in the freedom struggle, and they have nothing to show for their nine years in power in Karnataka,” he added.
Siddaramaiah also criticised PM Modi, saying he had promised many things in 2014 but failed to deliver.
“He promised to bring back black money and deposit Rs 15 lakh in every household, but nothing has happened,” he said.
--IANS
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