Jan Aakrosh rally against Cong govt across state proof of people's sentiments: Ashoka

Leader of opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, on Thursday claimed that the ongoing "Jan Aakrosh" (people's outrage) across the state was proof that the administrative machinery of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government has "collapsed" and that "corruption has crossed all limits".

- Press Trust of India

BENGALURU: Leader of opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, on Thursday claimed that the ongoing "Jan Aakrosh" (people's outrage) across the state was proof that the administrative machinery of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government has "collapsed" and that "corruption has crossed all limits".

The BJP leader criticised the government, citing reported statements by the chief minister's economic advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy — who said Karnataka ranks number one in corruption — and by minister D Sudhakar — who stated that the government is only now taking off after 20 months.

Ashoka described these remarks as "certificates" that reflect the government's functioning. "People across the state are expressing outrage against this government. The support for the party's "Jan Aakrosh Yatra" and the sentiments expressed by people in various districts are clear evidence of this," Ashoka said in a statement.