Mangalore, October 20: Solely blaming the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government for the growing power crisis in Karnataka, members of Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee on Thursday staged a demonstration in front of the Office of Deputy Commissioner here.
Addressing the protesters Mulky-Moodbidri MLA K Abhayachandra Jain said, the BJP government, which came to power in the state, promising 24 hour power, not only failed to keep up its promise, but also became responsible for worst power crisis.
Dubbing the BJP's allegation against Centre of non-cooperation in resolving the power crisis, as an “escape policy and a bid to fool people”, Mr Jain said that the unreasonable confrontationist attitude of the ruling party of the state is the prime reason for Karnataka to face blackout for round the year.
“The state government instead of producing power, chose to purchase power from nearby states spending around Rs 6,500 crore since 2006”, he lamented.
Lambasting the government for inefficient energy policy in state, he also criticised the continuous hike in power tariff.
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Ivan D'Souza satirised the BJP government, stating that the ruling party of the state seems to be very sick as many of its leaders, who are facing graft charges, are in need of emergency treatment.
Mr D'Souza also ridiculed ex-chief minister BS Yeddyurappa's sudden sickness and hospitalisation after he was remanded to judicial custody.
District Youth Congress President Mithun Rai, local leader of the party Ibrahim Kodijal, DCC spokesperson TK Sudhir, Ullal Town Municipal Council member Farooq were present among others.
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