Wed Jan 22 14:52:25 UTC 2025: **Karnataka Opposition Leader Criticizes State’s Absence from Davos Summit**

Bengaluru, January 22, 2025 – The Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashok, has accused the state government of prioritizing internal power struggles over economic development, citing Karnataka’s absence from the World Economic Forum in Davos. Ashok claims the Chief Minister and his cabinet are embroiled in “dirty power politics,” neglecting opportunities to attract investment. He highlighted the participation of other major states’ chief ministers at the summit.

However, government sources contend that Karnataka’s decision to skip Davos was due to its upcoming Global Investors’ Meet in February. Despite this explanation, Ashok further criticized the Congress government’s alleged plans to take out a loan exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in the upcoming state budget, citing a reported 20% decline in government revenues. He alleges the government’s focus on borrowing reveals a lack of concern for the state’s financial burden.

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