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BJP Doesn't Have Any Agenda To Help People: DK Shivakumar Ahead Of Karnataka Budget

BJP govt is only about making announcements and promises in media, said DK Shivakumar.

Chennai: Ahead of the run-up for elections in May, Karnataka is gearing up for the joint sessions beginning from Friday. Against this backdrop, Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar criticised BJP by stating that around 50% of the works that were announced in the last budget have not been completed.

On Friday, Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar ahead of State budget said, “It will be an election, manifesto budget. Around 50% of the works that were announced in the last budget have not been completed. BJP doesn't have any agenda to help people. BJP govt is only about making announcements and promises in media.” 

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Meanwhile, the Budget session is also the last session for veteran BJP leader, former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Board member B.S. Yediyurappa. 

The political parties are planning a respectful farewell during the session for Lingayat strongman, who brought the BJP to power for the first time in south India. The BJP leaders are planning a vote of thanks during the discussion on the budget.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will present the last budget of the ruling BJP government on February 17. The session will be in motion till February 24. The authorities have clamped prohibitory orders in the two km surroundings of the Vidhana Soudha.

Speaker Visveshwara Hegde Kaegri has directed all legislators to participate actively in the last session. The session will debate on the Governor's speech and later the discussion on the budget will take place between February 20 and 24.

(With Agency Inputs)

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