'Won't Criticise Him': Karnataka Minister Narayana Gowda Says He Has Immense Respect For Cong Leader Siddaramaiah

Karnataka minister Narayana Gowda also claimed that former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah gave up to Rs 40 crore funds for the development of Krishnarajpet in Mandya district

Karnataka minister KC Narayana Gowda.

Source : ANI

Karnataka minister KC Narayana Gowda on Monday said that he has immense respect for the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Siddaramaiah as the latter gave up to Rs 40 crore funds for the development of his Taluk, Krishnarajpet in Mandya district.

While addressing a gathering at Mandya district, the Karnataka minister said, "I have immense respect for Siddaramaiah. He had given funds up to Rs 40 crores for the development of my Taluk. I won't criticise or make comments against him."

I have immense respect for Siddaramaiah. He had given funds up to Rs 40 crores for the development of my Taluk. I won't criticise or make comments against him: Karnataka Minister KC Narayana Gowda at a public event in Mandya yesterday pic.twitter.com/wzzn2095Uw

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'Even If They Make Me PM...', Siddaramaiah Slams BJP

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah slammed BJP and JD(S) saying the parties have no ideology and rationality. While speaking at a forum in Magadi in Ramanagara district of Karnataka, Siddaramiah said as quoted by Hindustan Times, "Even if they (BJP) make me the president and PM I will not go with BJP and RSS. Even my corpse will not go with BJP and RSS."

Speaking about his work during his tenure, he said that he provided food security to everyone and the ruling BJP has failed to do so.

"When I was CM, I brought Annabhagya Yojana for all the poor. I took oath on Basava Jayanti. Within an hour, the security of food, farming and dairying was achieved. We have waived everyone's loans. Earlier we gave 7 kg of rice free. But now BJP has done 5 kg. Next, we will give 10 kg of rice, and we will give ₹2,000 per month to every housewife in the state. We are planning to give ₹24,000 per year," HT said quoting Siddaramaiah.