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Karnataka Congress Leaders Slam BJP Over Controversial Memoir and Metro Funding Dispute
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 11:57 AM
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Congress figures in Karnataka accused the BJP of misusing metro project funds and objected to a BJP leader’s memoir, calling it politically motivated.
Senior Congress leaders in Karnataka publicly rebuked the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that funds earmarked for the state’s metro projects have been diverted or mishandled. They said the alleged irregularities undermine the credibility of the infrastructure scheme and demand a thorough audit by the state government.
The criticism also extended to a recently released memoir by a prominent BJP figure, which the Congress described as an attempt to rewrite recent political history in favour of the ruling party. Party spokespeople argued that the book glosses over controversies and presents a one‑sided narrative.
Congress officials called for transparency, urging the Karnataka administration to investigate the funding claims and to ensure that all metro‑related expenditures are accounted for. They warned that any further concealment could erode public trust in both the project and the state’s governance.
The party’s statements came ahead of upcoming local elections, adding a political dimension to the dispute. While the BJP has not yet responded in detail, it is expected to defend its record on the metro initiative and the memoir’s publication.
The episode highlights the growing tension between the two parties in Karnataka, with infrastructure financing and historical narratives becoming focal points of the rivalry.
The criticism also extended to a recently released memoir by a prominent BJP figure, which the Congress described as an attempt to rewrite recent political history in favour of the ruling party. Party spokespeople argued that the book glosses over controversies and presents a one‑sided narrative.
Congress officials called for transparency, urging the Karnataka administration to investigate the funding claims and to ensure that all metro‑related expenditures are accounted for. They warned that any further concealment could erode public trust in both the project and the state’s governance.
The party’s statements came ahead of upcoming local elections, adding a political dimension to the dispute. While the BJP has not yet responded in detail, it is expected to defend its record on the metro initiative and the memoir’s publication.
The episode highlights the growing tension between the two parties in Karnataka, with infrastructure financing and historical narratives becoming focal points of the rivalry.