B. Sriramulu, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Wednesday accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of collecting Rs 300 crore from his cabinet ministers to finance the Congress party’s campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. According to Sriramulu, the money is being raised with the aim of securing Siddaramaiah’s position as Chief Minister.
The BJP leader made these allegations during a press interaction in Chitradurga, claiming that the funds were collected at a dinner meeting hosted by the Chief Minister for his colleagues. Sriramulu stated that the timing of the funds being raised coincides with speculations about a potential leadership change in the Congress government.
Siddaramaiah’s Efforts to Secure His Position
Sriramulu suggested that Siddaramaiah’s position as Chief Minister is under threat, especially with the Congress government nearing the halfway mark of its five-year term. He mentioned that Siddaramaiah is making efforts to retain his role, particularly ahead of his scheduled visit to Delhi on November 15. Sriramulu referred to this period as a potential “November revolution,” with rumors circulating about changes in the leadership.
He also pointed out that the funds being raised by Siddaramaiah were intended for Congress’ campaign in Bihar, indicating that the Chief Minister is trying to ensure the party’s success in the state elections to help secure his political future in Karnataka.
Sriramulu emphasized that the fundraising started after the announcement of the Bihar Assembly elections and described it as part of Siddaramaiah’s strategy to protect his position as the head of Karnataka’s state government.
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