Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Karnataka Congress Meet Turns Into Grievance Forum
A meeting of the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party turned into a forum for MLAs to express their frustrations.
They complained about bureaucratic delays, uncooperative officers, and stalled files that are hindering development work in their constituencies.
The Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, instructed the MLAs to focus on countering the Opposition and to avoid making statements that could hurt the party.
MLAs also criticized the government's heavy focus on guarantee schemes, arguing that core development works like roads, drains, and water projects are being neglected.
There was a disagreement over the government's proposal to procure a special aircraft, with MLAs suggesting hiring instead.
The Chief Minister also accused the Central government of not supporting farmers and instructed MLAs to counter the Opposition on farmer-related issues.
Karnataka Congress Legislature Party meeting turned into a grievance forum with MLAs expressing frustrations over bureaucratic delays and lack of funds.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed MLAs to focus on countering the Opposition and avoid discussing power-sharing arrangements.
MLAs complained about uncooperative officers, stalled files, and the need for immediate release of ₹50 crore grants for development activities.
MLAs criticized the government's focus on guarantee schemes, urging a shift back to core development works like roads and water projects.
The government's proposal to procure a special aircraft was opposed by MLAs, leading to a decision to hire aircraft on an hourly basis instead.
- Who
- Karnataka Congress MLAs and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Congress Legislature Party meeting turns into a grievance forum
- When
- December 10, 2025
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To address MLAs' frustrations with bureaucratic delays and lack of funds
Government
MLAs
Focus on Guarantees vs. Development
Government
The government emphasizes guarantee schemes.
MLAs
MLAs argue that core development works are being neglected.
Aircraft Purchase
Government
The government proposed purchasing a special aircraft.
MLAs
MLAs opposed the purchase, suggesting hiring instead.
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- MLAs' Grievances
- Bureaucratic delays, uncooperative officers, stalled files, and lack of funds
- Promised Grants
- ₹50 crore per MLA under the Chief Minister’s infrastructure development initiative
- Focus Areas
- North Karnataka, sugarcane prices, and maize farmers
- Aircraft Decision
- Decision to hire aircraft on an hourly basis instead of purchasing
Sources
Siddaramaiah govt lacks ”sensitivity”: LoP Ashoka
Vijayendra Slams Congress, Says 2,500 Farmer Suicides Karnataka Govt's 'Only Achievement'
Karnataka Funds, Aircraft To Leadership Buzz: Congress Meet Turns Into MLAs’ Grievance Forum
