Davanagere, April 6: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi accused the Congress party of fostering dynastic politics during a press conference on Monday. He expressed concerns about the increasing dominance of a single family in the Davanagere South assembly constituency, which he believes poses a threat to democracy.
Joshi highlighted the political lineage within the Congress, noting that senior leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa served as both a legislator and minister. His son, S.S. Mallikarjun, followed in his footsteps, and now, Mallikarjun’s son, Samarth Mallikarjun, has been given a ticket to contest elections. Joshi argued that this trend of repeatedly awarding tickets to one family prevents other qualified candidates from having a fair chance.
He warned that if Congress wins again, the family’s influence could persist for many years. Voters are increasingly questioning why the same family continues to receive preferential treatment.
Joshi also criticized Congress for adopting different strategies in various regions. He stated that while the party engages in identity-based politics in some areas, it seems focused on promoting one family in Davanagere.
The minister further condemned the Congress leadership for allowing dynastic politics to flourish, claiming it undermines democratic systems and stifles opportunities for grassroots workers.
He alleged that this family possesses significant wealth and attempts to influence politics through their financial power. Joshi believes the public is aware of this situation and will respond at the polls.
He claimed that corruption and misgovernance are on the rise within Congress, with dynastic politics reaching its peak. Voters are expected to consider these issues when making their decisions.
Joshi criticized Congress for its lack of development in Davanagere, asserting that no significant progress has been made since the Smart City project was initiated during former MP G.M. Siddeshwar’s tenure. He accused family members of trying to consolidate their power, which he deemed detrimental to democracy.
He noted that Congress’s position is weakening nationwide, predicting that India will soon be free of the party. Joshi also accused the Chief Minister of misleading people regarding electoral constituencies, arguing that regional politics divides the nation. He emphasized that citizens should be influenced by development and policies rather than regional divisions.
Additionally, he questioned the effectiveness of the Karnataka government’s initiatives, stating that Congress had been given a chance but failed to meet public expectations. He criticized the implementation of government guarantee schemes, mentioning that the distribution of rice under the Anna Bhagya scheme was solely managed by the central government, with no state involvement.
Addressing concerns about cooking gas supply, Joshi explained that the issue arose from international circumstances, but the central government has managed it effectively. He assured that there are no significant problems with domestic gas supply and dismissed claims of petrol shortages as unfounded.
He acknowledged a minor shortage of cooking gas but assured that a solution would be found soon.
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