<p>Water Resources Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday accused the BJP of trying to stoke separatist sentiments in north Karnataka, terming the demand for a separate statehood as “a conspiracy to reap political gains.”</p>.<p>“We stand for Akhanda Karnataka (united Karnataka),” he told reporters. “The BJP is trying to do it and there’s no question of we supporting it.<br />I condemn some people trying to reap political gains out of this. This is a progressive state and I appeal for letting it be that way,” he said.</p>.<p>“Whether it is budget or programmes for the poor, this government is working towards all-round development of the state,” he said, accusing the BJP of having “jaundiced eyes” over the farm loan waiver.</p>.<p>“They are taking out the padayatra because they can’t digest the fact that we have waived loans. Nobody becomes a farmers’ leader by wearing a green shawl,” he said, taking a jibe at BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa.</p>
<p>Water Resources Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday accused the BJP of trying to stoke separatist sentiments in north Karnataka, terming the demand for a separate statehood as “a conspiracy to reap political gains.”</p>.<p>“We stand for Akhanda Karnataka (united Karnataka),” he told reporters. “The BJP is trying to do it and there’s no question of we supporting it.<br />I condemn some people trying to reap political gains out of this. This is a progressive state and I appeal for letting it be that way,” he said.</p>.<p>“Whether it is budget or programmes for the poor, this government is working towards all-round development of the state,” he said, accusing the BJP of having “jaundiced eyes” over the farm loan waiver.</p>.<p>“They are taking out the padayatra because they can’t digest the fact that we have waived loans. Nobody becomes a farmers’ leader by wearing a green shawl,” he said, taking a jibe at BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa.</p>