Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has instructed newly elected MPs from Karnataka to vehemently oppose what he terms “injustice” by the Centre regarding the state’s tax devolution and stalled irrigation projects. He emphasized the necessity for MPs to engage directly with their constituents rather than remain in major cities like Delhi or Bengaluru.
Gandhi criticized BJP MPs for failing to highlight Karnataka’s issues in Parliament and called for addressing grievances about the state’s declining funds and delayed project approvals. He also stressed accountability among Ministers for electoral losses and demanded detailed reports on constituency-specific challenges to improve future election outcomes. Gandhi’s directives come amidst ongoing disputes with the Centre over financial allocations and project permissions critical to Karnataka’s development.