Bommai attacks Siddaramaiah govt, says those in power busy in politics to save position

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Congress government in Karnataka over its handling of the rain and flood situation in the state and in providing relief to those affected, former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday alleged that those in power are busy in politics to save their position. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's most of the time is getting utilised in resolving conflicts within the ruling party, Bommai said and also alleged that there is competition between those in the government for corruption in transfer business (transfer of government officials or servants), while law and order situation has deteriorated in the state. «The state government is not paying attention towards damages caused due to rains. Other than the Chief Minister holding a video conferencing no action has happened,» Bommai said while addressing the media persons. Immediate relief of Rs 10,000 has not reached those whose houses have been damaged, he said. An initial assessment has not yet been done regarding crop damage, also no one is paying attention towards loss of lives, and ministers have not visited rain or flood affected areas, he added.

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Further stating that no measures have been taken to provide seeds and fertilizer to farmers for alternative cropping in drought-affected areas, the former Chief Minister said those in government are busy in politics, aimed at saving their position. The Chief Minister is utilising most of his time in resolving the conflict between ministers and legislators, he said. «At a time when people are in distress, the state government has not come forward to rescue them. So, I urge the government to ensure that ministers visit affected areas,