Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Karnataka BJP Accuses Congress of Using SIR to Stir Unrest
Karnataka BJP leader B.Y. Vijayendra accused the Congress party of using debate over SIR to cause unrest.
He said Congress was unhappy about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and India’s development.
Vijayendra also criticized the Karnataka government’s handling of drought and said its proposed help for farmers was too small.
He accused the government of not giving enough attention to irrigation and other public needs.
He also raised concerns about vacant government jobs and caste reservation.
Vijayendra said the BJP was preparing for local elections by organizing its workers.
These were Vijayendra’s claims and criticisms of the Congress government.
Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra accused Congress of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue to create unrest.
Vijayendra said Congress leaders were frustrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and India’s development trajectory.
He criticized the Karnataka government’s proposed Rs 2,500 farmer compensation as inadequate amid drought conditions.
Vijayendra accused the state government of neglecting irrigation, vacant government posts, and other development priorities.
He said the BJP was strengthening its organization ahead of upcoming Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections.
- Who
- Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra made the accusations against Congress and criticized the Karnataka government.
- What
- Vijayendra alleged Congress was using the Special Intensive Revision issue to create unrest and accused the state government of poor governance.
- When
- Thursday; the article also refers to Wednesday as the 25-year milestone of Narendra Modi’s political service and governance.
- Where
- Bagalkot, Karnataka.
- Why
- Vijayendra claimed Congress was frustrated by Narendra Modi’s popularity and India’s development, and criticized the state government’s policies and performance.
B.Y. Vijayendra’s accusations
Congress and Karnataka government
SIR and political unrest
B.Y. Vijayendra’s accusations
Vijayendra alleged Congress was using SIR to create unrest and make baseless allegations against constitutional institutions.
Congress and Karnataka government
The article does not include a response from Congress or the Karnataka government.
State governance and farmers
B.Y. Vijayendra’s accusations
Vijayendra said the government had neglected farmers, irrigation, development, and vacant posts, and called the proposed Rs 2,500 compensation inadequate.
Congress and Karnataka government
The article does not include the government’s response to these criticisms.
Ring-road plans
B.Y. Vijayendra’s accusations
Vijayendra alleged borrowing from the World Bank for ring roads reflected real estate interests and diverted attention from irrigation projects.
Congress and Karnataka government
The article provides no response from the government about its plans or rationale.
- Speaker
- B.Y. Vijayendra, Karnataka BJP president and MLA
- Location
- Bagalkot, Karnataka
- Issue raised
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- Farmer compensation criticized
- Proposed Rs 2,500
- Projects cited
- Upper Krishna Project and proposed taluk ring roads
- Upcoming elections mentioned
- Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections
- BJP organizing effort
- Booth Sankalpa Yatra