Condemning the alleged lack of efforts by BJP State leaders to secure the State it’s share in drought relief, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday invited the Opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) to join the protest in Delhi on Tuesday seeking funds that are due for the State.
“The State BJP leaders have not made any efforts to hold a meeting with the BJP government in the Centre to seek drought relief funds for the State which is reeling under severe drought. Instead, they are busy criticising the State government,” the Deputy Chief Minister told presspersons here on Sunday.
He said that the Congress government is left with no choice but to raise voice on behalf of the State. “ I invite the State BJP leaders and JD(S) leaders to join our protest on February 7.” When asked if Kerala and Telangana States would also join the protest, he said, “This protest is against Centre’s injustice to Karnataka. Other States will hold their protests.”
