Adityanath took part in the 'Nava Karnataka Parivartan Yatre' rally organised by the BJP's Karnataka unit here yesterday, as part of the party's ongoing state-wide 75-day campaign to "expose misdeeds" of the Siddaramaiah government.
Welcoming the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Siddaramaiah tweeted that there's a lot Adityanath can learn from Karnataka to addressthe reported starvation deaths in his state.
"I welcome UP CM Shri @myogiadityanath to our state. There is a lot you can learn from us Sir. When you are here please visit an Indira Canteen & a ration shop. It will help you address the starvation deaths sometimes reported from your state. #YogiInBengaluru," Siddaramaiah tweeted.
Thanking Siddaramaiah for the welcome, he cited an increase in farmers' suicides and alleged ill treatment to honest government officials under the Congress dispensation.
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He also pointed out that he was trying to "undo the misery" unleashed by Congress'allies in Uttar Pradesh.
"Thank you for the welcome @siddaramaiah ji. I heard number of farmers committing suicide in Karnataka was highest in your regime, not to mention the numerous deaths and transfer of honest officers."
"As UP CM I am working to undo the misery and lawlessness unleashed by your allies," Adityanathtweeted.
The "welcome" barb between both the chief ministers has gone viral, with supporters of political parties they represent taking sides and trolling each other with hashtags "#YogiInBengaluru" and "#HogappaYogi" (go Yogi).
Accusing the Congress of trying to divide the societyon caste lines, keeping assembly elections in mind, hesaid: "The party has become a burden...a problem for the nation."
Assembly elections are due in Karnataka early this year. This is the second visit of the Uttar Pradesh chief minister to the state in less than a month to campaign for his party.
His last visit was to Hubbali on December 21, 2017 to address a rally.