Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has meted out advice to the Congress units headed for polls cautioning them to announce guarantees on the basis of their budget.
Kharge urged for careful considerations and warned that an unplanned approach could lead to financial difficulties and negatively impact future generations.
Press conference
During the press conference, he underscored the importance of fiscal responsibility, stating that if the government fails to deliver on its commitments, it could result in a bad reputation and hardships for the community.
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Kharge said," In Maharashtra I've said that they shouldn't announce 5, 6, 10 or 20 guarantees. They should announce guarantees based on budget.
Otherwise, there'll be bankruptcy. If there's no money for roads, everyone will turn against you. If this government fails, the future generation will be left with nothing but a bad name. They'll have to live in exile for 10 years."
Backgrounder
Kharge's statement came after the Congress government in Karntaka suggested that it could review the Shakti scheme which ensured free buss transport for women. However, on Thursday, Karntaka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that there will be no review or stoppage of the scheme.
Meanwhile on Thursday, the Congress President dismissed Prime Minister Modi's comments on 'One Nation, One Election,' saying that the initiative is impossible without consensus in Parliament. Speaking to reporters, Kharge said, "What PM Modi has said, he will not do it because when it comes to Parliament, he has to take everybody into confidence; then only this will happen. This is impossible; 'One Nation, One Election' is impossible." (with Agency inputs)
