Gadag, February 8: Former Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai has accused the Congress-led state government of attempting to separate Mahatma Gandhi from Lord Ram. He called for a significant awareness campaign to highlight the benefits of the ‘Jai Ram Jai’ scheme. Additionally, he alleged corruption within the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
During an event on Saturday, Bommai stated that Mahatma Gandhi embodies the soul of the nation, asserting that Lord Ram was also a part of Gandhi’s essence. He claimed, “It is impossible to separate the two, yet the state government is trying to do so.”
Bommai emphasized that the nation learned two fundamental principles from Mahatma Gandhi: “Satyameva Jayate” and “fasting in the pursuit of truth.” He accused Congress of misusing Gandhi’s name while ignoring his ideals. He noted that Indira Gandhi had no familial connection to Mahatma Gandhi and criticized Congress for politicizing Gandhi’s name without adhering to his values.
The BJP MP also accused Congress of disrespecting B.R. Ambedkar, stating that he was defeated in elections, forced to resign from the Cabinet, and denied land for a memorial in Delhi after his death. In contrast, memorials for Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi exist.
Referring to the current state government as a “zero-achievement government,” Bommai highlighted that funding for MGNREGA has significantly increased under the NDA. He pointed out that the UPA government allocated ₹33,000 crores in 2013, while the current central government has raised funding to over ₹1.4 lakh crores.
He alleged that while the central government provides wages for 100 days, the state government demands additional funds but fails to ensure effective implementation.
Bommai also accused the state of massive corruption in MGNREGA, citing cases from Belagavi and Kalaburagi during his district in-charge minister’s tenure, where officials were jailed and a CBI investigation was ordered. He claimed misuse through fake bills and agents.
He noted that the technical reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have helped curb such practices.
Accusing Congress of misleading the public with false data, Bommai stated that the state government has failed to release funds for housing beneficiaries, the Jal Jeevan Mission, and rural infrastructure. He criticized selective interest waivers on minority loans, asserting that backward classes, Dalits, women’s self-help groups, and farmers have been overlooked.
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