Kumaraswamy Criticizes Congress Arrogance Amid JD(S)–BJP Alliance Tensions

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy criticized Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for his remarks about JD(S). He accused Congress of arrogance and highlighted the impact of the JD(S)–BJP alliance on Congress' electoral performance, urging Kharge to focus on development rather than political comments.

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy launched a scathing attack on Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, urging him to address his own party's issues instead of commenting on others.

Kumaraswamy criticized Kharge's questioning of the JD(S)'s relevance and asserted that Congress lacks the authority to judge his party, attributing heavy losses to the Congress's arrogance.

The minister cited the JD(S)–BJP alliance as a concern for Congress, pointing to reduced seat counts in the Lok Sabha elections as evidence of their declining influence, and advised Kharge to prioritize developmental issues over political rhetoric.

(With inputs from agencies.)