BJP President B Y Vijayendra claimed the state government spent over Rs 43 lakh daily on publicity instead of development.
Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday accused the state Congress government of spending Rs 473 crore on advertisements over the last three years. According to reports from the Deccan Herald, Vijayendra alleged that the administration has neglected public welfare and development in favour of self-promotion.
The BJP leader stated on X that the government is spending more than Rs 43 lakh every day on publicity. He claimed these funds are being used to project the government's image rather than being spent on building roads, creating jobs, or supporting farmers.
Vijayendra criticised the administration for failing to address various public issues, including the increasing costs of dairy products, bus travel, and electricity. He also noted that Bengaluru's roads are in poor condition and that contractors are still awaiting pending payments.
The BJP chief further alleged that the government's guarantee schemes, which were presented as major achievements, are currently facing difficulties regarding implementation and finance. He argued that the government cites financial limitations for development projects but has no such constraints for advertising.
Vijayendra concluded that public funds should be used for the welfare of the people rather than for political image management.
