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The BJP, led by R. Ashok, is strongly criticizing the Congress government in Karnataka for allegedly neglecting the development of North Karnataka. They demand a “White Paper” outlining the government’s promises and progress in the region. Ashok cites unfulfilled promises, a lack of fund allocation for crucial projects like increasing the Almatti reservoir height, poor educational outcomes, malnutrition, and a significant income disparity between North Karnataka and Bengaluru as evidence of government failure. The BJP also accuses the Chief Minister of insensitivity to the flood-affected areas. BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra echoed the concerns, highlighting the plight of farmers forced to sell their produce below the Minimum Support Price. Tensions arose in the Legislative Assembly when concerns were raised about the disproportionate speaking time allocated to members from South Karnataka on North Karnataka issues.

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Karnataka BJP Demands ‘White Paper’ on North Karnataka Development, Accuses Congress of Neglect

Belagavi, December 11, 2025 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Karnataka yesterday, accusing it of failing to address the developmental needs of North Karnataka. During the Winter Session of the Legislative Assembly in Belagavi, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok demanded a “White Paper” detailing the promises made by the government in the last two legislative sessions concerning the region, along with their implementation status and financial allocations.

Ashok alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had made numerous pledges but failed to deliver on them. “He should now tell the people of North Karnataka how many promises have been fulfilled through a White Paper,” Ashok stated. He further claimed that ministers had neglected to conduct the required review meetings on project implementation, calling for their removal from the Cabinet.

The BJP leader highlighted concerns about the government’s commitment to increasing the Almatti reservoir’s height, citing a lack of funds as a major obstacle. He also pointed to alarming statistics on educational outcomes and malnutrition in the Kalyana Karnataka region, contrasting the low per capita income in Kalaburagi with that of Bengaluru.

“Where have the funds allocated for the region gone?” Ashok questioned, criticizing the Chief Minister’s aerial survey of flood-affected areas as insensitive.

BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra amplified the concerns, focusing on the distress of farmers forced to sell their produce below the Minimum Support Price.

The assembly session also saw friction when expelled BJP member Basanagouda R. Patil Yatnal raised objections to the perceived bias in allocating speaking time to members from South Karnataka on issues pertaining to North Karnataka.

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