The former Chief Minister and BJP leader Jagadish Shettar has criticised the State government for its move to approach the Supreme Court for the reported delay in release of drought relief by the Union government.
“This is the first time that a State government has challenged the Union government in the Supreme Court for release of funds. This is nothing but a political stunt. It is all diversionary tactics by the Congress. It hopes to gain political advantage in the Lok Sabha polls from this,” he said.
He told reporters on Sunday that there are several platforms to raise such issues, other than courts. Such issues can be raised in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge is the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Why is the party not taking up the issue in Rajya Sabha? They choose not to do that. Instead, they go to Delhi and put up a stunt. This is all part of their campaign. Before the election dates were announced, the Congress leaders staged protests in New Delhi. Now, they have approached the Supreme Court for funds release. It is a political gimmick,” he said.
