BJP's Karnataka unit chief B S Yeddyurappa today threatened to launch a stir against the state government accusing chief minister Kumaraswamy of "betraying" farmers on the farm waiver loan issue.
Yeddyurappa, the leader of opposition in the state assembly, said Kumarawamy had told a meeting of farmers here that he would waive loans of small and marginal farmers in 15 days and think about the rest in the second phase.
"...but he had promised to waive Rs 53,000 crore loan. Is he playing political drama?" Yeddyurappa asked.
Yeddyurappa was invited to attend the meeting chaired by Kumaraswamy with farmers' organisations today, but he had deputed Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Govinda Karajol on his behalf.
Yeddyurappa said "If you (CM) had to ask Rahul Gandhi, why did you announce Rs 53,000 crore farm loan waiver ahead of election?
Why did you say in Delhi that you will resign if you can't waive the loan? You are trying to betray people. Nofarmer will believe you; I condemn your act of betrayal..."
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