<p>The absence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the 10th governing council meeting of the Niti Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has evoked sharp criticism, with the BJP accusing the Congress of prioritising political indulgences over developmental interests.</p>.<p>Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka took to X, targeting both Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar. </p>.<p>In a post laced with sarcasm and pointed observations, Ashoka listed several recent activities of the top Congress leaders, suggesting they had time for everything except serious governance matters.</p>.<p>“They have time to attend the Sadhana Samavesha in Hosapete, watch IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium, rush to Delhi when their power is threatened and even to go on safari trips to Kabini for birthday celebrations,” Ashoka wrote.</p>.<p>He said, “They travel to Chennai to engage in politics with INDIA bloc partner DMK, and to Jaipur for AICC meetings. But when it comes to attending the Niti Aayog meeting – a crucial forum for discussing the nation’s and the state’s future – they suddenly have no time or interest.” </p>.Need to develop new city, 80% of Mizoram population lives in capital Aizawl: CM at Niti Aayog meet.<p>BJP state president B Y Vijayendra issued a strong statement criticising CM’s absence at the high-level policy meeting.</p>.<p>Vijayendra called the CM’s decision to skip the meeting a “selfish act,” and a reflection of his prioritization of “power politics over development”.</p>.<p>“The CM had a duty to represent the state and present its vision at the meeting. By not attending the meeting without citing any specific reason, he has insulted the people of Karnataka,” he said.</p>.<p>The state BJP chief said such actions revealed Siddaramaiah’s “indifference and irresponsible attitude” towards the state’s 6.5 crore residents.</p>.<p>“Time and again, the CM blames the Centre on various issues. Yet when given the platform to speak directly and constructively with the PM, he chooses to stay away,” he said. The BJP leaders questioned how Karnataka could progress when its leadership neglects participation in vital policy-making discussions.</p>.<p>Vijayendra accused the CM of “betraying the state’s interests for political prestige,” and demanded that he answer the people. </p>
<p>The absence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the 10th governing council meeting of the Niti Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has evoked sharp criticism, with the BJP accusing the Congress of prioritising political indulgences over developmental interests.</p>.<p>Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka took to X, targeting both Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar. </p>.<p>In a post laced with sarcasm and pointed observations, Ashoka listed several recent activities of the top Congress leaders, suggesting they had time for everything except serious governance matters.</p>.<p>“They have time to attend the Sadhana Samavesha in Hosapete, watch IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium, rush to Delhi when their power is threatened and even to go on safari trips to Kabini for birthday celebrations,” Ashoka wrote.</p>.<p>He said, “They travel to Chennai to engage in politics with INDIA bloc partner DMK, and to Jaipur for AICC meetings. But when it comes to attending the Niti Aayog meeting – a crucial forum for discussing the nation’s and the state’s future – they suddenly have no time or interest.” </p>.Need to develop new city, 80% of Mizoram population lives in capital Aizawl: CM at Niti Aayog meet.<p>BJP state president B Y Vijayendra issued a strong statement criticising CM’s absence at the high-level policy meeting.</p>.<p>Vijayendra called the CM’s decision to skip the meeting a “selfish act,” and a reflection of his prioritization of “power politics over development”.</p>.<p>“The CM had a duty to represent the state and present its vision at the meeting. By not attending the meeting without citing any specific reason, he has insulted the people of Karnataka,” he said.</p>.<p>The state BJP chief said such actions revealed Siddaramaiah’s “indifference and irresponsible attitude” towards the state’s 6.5 crore residents.</p>.<p>“Time and again, the CM blames the Centre on various issues. Yet when given the platform to speak directly and constructively with the PM, he chooses to stay away,” he said. The BJP leaders questioned how Karnataka could progress when its leadership neglects participation in vital policy-making discussions.</p>.<p>Vijayendra accused the CM of “betraying the state’s interests for political prestige,” and demanded that he answer the people. </p>
