JD(S) Leader Accuses Congress of Ignoring Minority Welfare After Elections
In a sharp attack on the Karnataka government, JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy has accused the ruling administration of prioritizing vote bank politics over genuine development, especially concerning the welfare of minorities. Speaking in Tumakuru, Nikhil alleged that the Congress-led government has failed to deliver on its promises and has instead spent the last two years wasting time without real progress.
His remarks add fuel to the growing criticism against the state government over stalled infrastructure projects, rising public dissatisfaction, and accusations of selective appeasement. While the Congress government in Karnataka has positioned itself as a pro-welfare administration, opposition leaders are increasingly calling it out for neglecting real development in favour of electoral gains.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy Criticizes Government for Ignoring Minority and State Development
Nikhil Kumaraswamy did not mince words as he accused the Karnataka government of double standards when it comes to minority welfare. “They want the votes of minorities during elections. But when it comes to their actual development, it takes a backseat,” he said, pointing to what he termed as electoral opportunism by the ruling party.
He added that governance and administration have been marked by consistent lapses. “You cannot expect anything from this government because you are seeing how the administration is functioning,” he said. According to Nikhil, development across the state has stalled, and public confidence is eroding.
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The JD(S) leader, son of former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy, further alleged that the state government’s current policies are superficial, and only meant to cater to election-time narratives. He highlighted the need for inclusive and sincere development, especially in underrepresented and backward communities that continue to lag behind despite being promised upliftment during campaigns.
His comments come amid a wider debate over governance performance, with several opposition leaders slamming the Congress government for focusing more on freebie schemes and headline-driven politics than on long-term economic and social infrastructure. Nikhil’s criticism reflects the JD(S)’s attempt to reassert itself as a serious political challenger in Karnataka’s volatile political landscape. With elections in mind, such statements also signal early positioning for alliances, public sentiment building, and issue-based mobilization.
As the Karnataka government faces scrutiny from both within and outside the assembly, voices like Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s are likely to intensify the pressure in the run-up to the next electoral cycle.
