At the Congress’ convention, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attacks BJP and PM Narendra Modi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP and Prime Minister Modi during a Congress convention, blaming them for rising petroleum prices and societal divisions. He highlighted the government's achievements, claiming over 250 of 592 promises from their manifesto have been fulfilled. Siddaramaiah also addressed the NEET exam controversy, attributing student suicides to the central government's negligence.
- ▪Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of dividing society and failing to deliver on promises made by Modi.
- ▪He claimed that the central government is responsible for the NEET exam paper leak and related student suicides.
- ▪The Chief Minister stated that his government has implemented over 250 promises from their manifesto within three years.
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Blaming the Centre for being directly responsible for the increase in prices of petroleum products in the country and NEET examination paper leak, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) accused the BJP of dividing the society and country by driving a wedge between Hindus and Muslims.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi held on to the tail of (US President Donald) Trump to move around and he also spoke of Trump administration returning. When the US and Israel attacked Iran, Mr. Modi did not express anguish. He is directly responsible for the price rise. Only Adani and Ambani have profited in Mr. Modi’s regime and the common man and middle class have not. Those who voted for Mr.
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