Congress leader BK Hariprasad's veiled critique targets Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
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Notably, Siddaramaiah was embroiled in controversy in 2016 over a diamond-studded Hublot watch he received as a gift. He later handed over the watch to the assembly speaker.
Hariprasad also highlighted the issue of representation, criticizing the Congress for not appointing Dalits, minorities, or individuals from backward classes to key positions, despite their significant role in bringing the party to power in Karnataka. He expressed his commitment to working for the most backward classes and communities, while acknowledging that he would not hold ministerial or chief ministerial roles in the current government.
This critique by Hariprasad is not the first time he has targeted Siddaramaiah, as his previous statements on ministerial and chief ministerial posts had caused unease within the Karnataka ruling party. Both Hariprasad and Siddaramaiah hail from OBC communities, specifically Ediga and Kuruba, respectively.
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