Karnataka BJP chief alleges Congress spent Rs 473 crore on advertisements
B Y Vijayendra claimed the state government spent more than Rs 43 lakh every day on publicity instead of development.
Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra has accused the state Congress government of spending Rs 473 crore on advertisements over the last three years. According to a report by Deccan Herald, Vijayendra alleged the government is neglecting public welfare and development in favour of self-promotion.
Writing on X, Vijayendra stated that the expenditure amounts to more than Rs 43 lakh every single day. He claimed this money was not used for building roads, creating jobs, or supporting farmers, but for projecting the government's image.
The BJP leader criticised the government over rising milk and bus prices, stating that the response to public problems has been more advertisements and excuses. He also noted that Bengaluru's roads are crumbling and contractors are waiting for pending payments.
Vijayendra further attacked the state's guarantee schemes, which are presented as the government's greatest achievement. He alleged these schemes are facing financial challenges and are becoming harder to implement.
The state BJP chief had earlier accused Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of imposing an additional burden on people during Deepavali through hikes in dairy product prices and bus fares.
