- People closely following the political fortunes in the country would have noticed how one of the most prosperous states, Karnataka, appears divided by the ruling dispensation’s two powerful satraps pulling in different directions. The two tall leaders of the ruling Congress wish us to believe that everything is hunky dory between them. They are always proclaiming unity while also delivering on guaranteed promises. The Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister are in the news most often not for good governance, or for that matter, an extremely people-friendly move to uplift the needy ones. The newspaper headlines are always about when the power changes hands in line with the alleged agreement reached between the two after winning the election.
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- Though both leaders have a ready answer while denying that there exists any such unwritten understanding between the two to share the power by heading the government after competing mid-term. However, supporters backing the two leaders are never shying away from raising the issue at any given opportunity, lending further credence to the supposed power-sharingarrangement. Yes, the Congress was blessed by the electorate with an absolute majority to govern the state. The five guarantee schemes have been implemented with a moderate success rate, too. The state is doing well with the recent GST collection, showing record remittances. Nonetheless, there’s no denying the fact that developmental works have been hit by a lack of funds.
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- Take, for instance, the way the Silicon Valley of India and the capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru, is creaking at the seams for want of adequate infrastructural support in commensurate with the growing population. Mind you, almost 70% of the state’s revenue is generated from Bengaluru. Unfortunately, unmotorable roads, piling garbage, an unimpressive waste management system, and a general lack of cohesiveness in addressing these basic amenities have been damning. The ready answer by the civic authorities, consistent rain as the reason for the pothole-filled filled unmotorable roads doesn’t cut any ice with the discerning people. The question arises as to why such poor workmanship is allowed to mar the greatly built reputation of Bengaluru.
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- The air is thick with talk/anticipation of a November revolution, a metaphor for the change of guard, when the DCM is supposed to assume power from the CM. And there is talk of a cabinet reshuffle as well. Of course, the common retort from the two tall leaders, as well as the faction backing them, is that the Congress High Command will take necessary action at the right time. The moot point to ponder over here is whether such a change of guard is in the anvil. Will the incumbent CM vacate the chair so easily and allow the DCM to assume the highest office of the state? The opposition BJP has been claiming about the November revolution over the last few months. Will such a change eventually occur? Let’s wait and watch how things will pan out.
