Yediyurappa Alleges Congress Misuse of SC-ST Funds
- krishna shinde
- 30 Apr 2024 , 9:39 AM
- Bengaluru
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Bengaluru:Vijayendra Yediyurappa, the BJP State President, has accused the Congress government of wrongly using funds meant for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
He criticised the Congress for diverting Rs 25,396 crores, originally allocated to empower these marginalized groups. Yediyurappa highlighted the BJP's efforts in setting up corporation boards and providing grants to uplift backward and scheduled communities.
He contrasted this with the Congress government's neglect of their needs.
According to Yediyurappa, the Congress's actions have led to the suspension of vital schemes like the Ganga Kalyan Yojana for smallholder farmers and the 'Arivu' scheme for marginalized students. These schemes helped bridge the gap between privileged and underprivileged groups but have now been halted. Yediyurappa's criticism emphasizes the need for transparency in governance, especially regarding public funds.His statements reflect the BJP's commitment to advocating for marginalized communities. Yediyurappa's accusations are likely to spark debates on social justice and development. The onus is now on the authorities to address these concerns and restore trust in governance.