Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Karnataka Govt. Faces Scrutiny Over Payments to Scheme Committee Members
The Karnataka government is giving money to people in its guarantee scheme committees, who are mainly Congress party workers.
The opposition BJP is mad about this, saying the government is giving party people money instead of those who need help from the schemes.
However, the government is saying they are following all rules and that these payments are normal.
Some people in the opposition also say the government is not doing a good job with law and order.
Karnataka government released Rs 7.65 crore to Congress workers in guarantee scheme implementation committees.
The opposition BJP criticized the payments, accusing the government of prioritizing party workers.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the payments, citing that such appointments are not new.
Allegations of fund delays were dismissed by the Deputy Chief Minister, stating that money is disbursed as per budget allocations.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje alleged a collapse of law and order, particularly in coastal regions.
- Who
- Karnataka government, BJP, Congress workers, scheme beneficiaries.
- What
- Karnataka government released funds to Congress workers.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but recent.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- Payments were made to chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and members of guarantee scheme implementation committees.
Opposition's Position
Government's Position
Prioritization of Funds
Opposition's Position
The opposition BJP criticizes the Congress government for prioritizing payments to party workers appointed to guarantee scheme implementation committees over actual beneficiaries of welfare schemes.
Government's Position
The Karnataka government defends the payments, stating that such appointments are not new, and funds are being disbursed as per budget allocations.
Performance of the Government
Opposition's Position
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje alleged a complete collapse of law and order and criticized the government's handling of sensitive cases.
Government's Position
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed allegations of fund delays and highlighted that schemes are being followed across the country.
- Funds released
- Rs 7.65 crore
- Recipients of funds
- Congress workers
- Purpose of payments
- Guarantee scheme implementation committees
- Party criticizing the payments
- BJP
- Deputy Chief Minister defending payments
- DK Shivakumar
