Siddaramaiah says Cong fulfilled over 290 poll promises as govt marks three years
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted the Congress government's achievements during its three-year anniversary, claiming over 290 of the 580 election promises have been fulfilled. He criticized the BJP for agrarian distress and accused the Union government of failing to support students and farmers. Siddaramaiah emphasized the Congress's development model and contrasted it with the BJP's governance in Gujarat.
- ▪Siddaramaiah stated that the Congress government has fulfilled more than 290 promises out of the 580 made in their manifesto.
- ▪He inaugurated projects worth ₹682 crore in Tumakuru district during the anniversary event.
- ▪The chief minister accused the BJP of divisive politics and claimed that Karnataka's governance model outperforms the Gujarat model.
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Siddaramaiah says Cong fulfilled over 290 poll promises as govt marks three yearsKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah defended Congress achievements, touted promises fulfilled, and criticized the BJP for agrarian distress at the government's anniversary event.Published on: May 20, 2026 7:20 AM ISTBy HT Correspondent, BENGALURUShare viaCopy link Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday used the Karnataka government’s third anniversary convention in Tumakuru to defend the Congress administration’s record, highlight progress on election commitments and sharpen attacks on the BJP-led Union government, even as the opposition accused the state government of ignoring growing agrarian distress.Siddaramaiah says Cong fulfilled over 290 poll promises as govt marks three yearsAddressing the “Three Years of…
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