Performance of new government is vital
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been vocal in his opposition to political parties offering freebies in order to win votes, but polls show that the Congress’ victory in Karnataka had a lot to do with them.
Karnataka new chief minister Siddaramaiah’s long tenure as an administrator should help the party keep its promises. The Karanataka victory has infused new energy into the minds of the Congress cadre in a year when five state assemblies will be elected: Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Mizoram.
The Congress has a lot riding on these states. The performance of the party’s government in Karnataka and its ability to keep promises may have an impact on voters in other states. The BJP has learned that artificial slogans in Assembly elections cannot cover up real-life issues, and it may change course.
If the Congress leadership hopes to approach the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with a creditable performance in the upcoming Assembly elections, it must remain vigilant about its government’s performance in Karnataka from the start.
Dr. Vijay Kumar H K, Raichur, Karnataka
