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The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, R. Ashok, has accused the Congress government of Karnataka of raising the issue of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to distract from its failures during its two and a half years in power. Ashok criticized the government’s performance across several areas, including development spending, the Social and Educational Survey, infrastructure in Bengaluru, and overall financial management. He claimed investors were leaving the state due to poor conditions and that the government was using the RSS as a scapegoat.

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Karnataka Opposition Accuses Government of Using RSS to Mask Failures

Shivamogga, India – October 21, 2025 – R. Ashok, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, launched a scathing attack on the Congress government today, alleging that it is exploiting the issue of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to divert attention from its underperformance over the last two and a half years.

Speaking at a press conference in Hassan following a visit to the Hasanamba temple, Ashok asserted that the government has failed on multiple fronts. “We have been demanding a White Paper on development spending to compare it to the BJP’s tenure,” he stated, “the facts alone will reveal the truth.”

Ashok also criticized the handling of the Social and Educational Survey, claiming it was poorly executed and plagued by delays. He highlighted concerns from Bengaluru industrialists regarding the deteriorating condition of the city’s infrastructure, suggesting it was driving investors to neighboring states. He further accused the government of lacking funds for essential development projects.

The opposition leader emphasized that the RSS issue was being used as a smokescreen. “The organization has completed 100 years. If there are no restrictions on holding namaaz on roads, blocking traffic, why restrict RSS activities?” he questioned.

Cement Manju, Bhageerathi Murulya, Siddesh Nagendra, and other BJP legislators were present at the press conference, further solidifying the party’s stance against the current government’s policies and performance. The accusations are expected to fuel further political debate and scrutiny of the Congress government’s actions in the coming weeks.

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