In a fiery address amid preparations for major unveilings, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge didn’t hold back. He accused the Union government of policies that have drained Karnataka’s coffers, setting the stage for Sunday’s development extravaganza in Kalaburagi’s Chittapur.
Joining the spotlight will be CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar, and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The agenda? Inaugurations and groundbreaking for key projects, including the ambitious Vachana Mandapa and Anubhava Mantapa.
‘We’re building these ourselves,’ Kharge declared, countering critics. On whispers of illegality or shortcomings in Vachana Mandapa, he was unequivocal: ‘Any issues? We’ll spot them and fix them, no question.’
Dismissing premature judgments, he noted, ‘We don’t have all the nitty-gritty rules yet. Can’t deem it invalid without facts. Budget just flagged it as PPP – perfectly fine.’ This comes as the state races to immortalize Basavanna’s profound vachanas globally.
Anubhava Mantapa, mirroring the historic 12th-century site, has its land secured for imminent construction. Kharge’s bold stance reflects Congress’s governance mantra: progress with flexibility.
As Karnataka navigates fiscal tensions with Delhi, these cultural hubs promise to boost tourism and pride. The minister’s reassurance aims to silence detractors, positioning the projects as symbols of resilient state-led innovation.