The political climate in Karnataka is buzzing with renewed predictions of instability, as the BJP, on Tuesday, boldly claimed an impending ‘October revolution’ within the ruling Congress. This anticipated upheaval, according to the opposition, is set to trigger a change in the state’s Chief Minister.
Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, R. Ashok, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, didn’t just forecast this ‘October revolution’ but also suggested that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s grip on the state administration seemed to be weakening. Ashok pointed to recent public statements by several ministers on diverse issues as evidence, arguing that these remarks clearly indicate a decline in the Chief Minister’s authority over his cabinet.
He further proposed that if the state faces political instability due to a leadership change, the most sensible path forward would be to call for fresh elections. Citing comments from Congress MLAs and ministers themselves about a lack of development, Ashok concluded that holding new elections under such circumstances would be the right decision for the state.
The BJP’s concerns also extended to the ongoing Social and Educational Survey. Ashok alleged that the survey disproportionately focused on caste and religious affiliations, largely neglecting crucial socio-educational dimensions. Furthermore, he voiced serious doubts about the survey’s overall quality, claiming that the personnel conducting it had not received adequate training.