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Bengaluru, October 23 (IANS) Hitting back at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his ‘Amavasya’ comment, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday said the Congress government in the state is the ‘biggest eclipse’ over Karnataka.
Speaking to the media at the BJP office, BJP Yuva Morcha national president Tejashwi Surya said, “After two and a half years, Karnataka will always shine like the sun and the moon.”
His comment came in retaliation to CM Siddaramaiah’s comment in which he had said that Tejashwi Surya did not represent light but ‘Amavasya’ (darkness).
Addressing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, he said, “The eclipse that is pushing Karnataka back is your government. You have been in power for almost two and a half years now. People in Bengaluru are suffering like hell because of pothole-filled roads. The condition of Bengaluru’s roads is a testament to how good your governance is.”
Stepping up the attack, Surya said, “Mr. Siddaramaiah is a senior and experienced leader. But he does not know the difference between Amavasya (new moon day) and Purnima (full moon day). The Sun is present on both days – all 365 days of the year. It is always the Sun that shines.”
He quipped, “What disappears on Amavasya is the Moon, not the Sun. Mr. Siddaramaiah, you are not the Sun. You are with those who worship the Moon, and you are confused about when or whether the Sun will appear.”
Tejasvi Surya further explains, “People worship the Moon on both Amavasya and Purnima. Whether the Moon is full or half, or visible in one area but not in another, these traditions are part of our culture. However, we worship Goddess Lakshmi on both Amavasya and Purnima.”
He advised, “Please understand the difference between the Sun and the Moon and between the New Moon and the Full Moon before making such statements. The Sun shines equally on both the New Moon and the Full Moon – remember this first.”
Tejasvi Surya said, “I can also criticize Siddaramaiah personally, but as a Member of Parliament elected by 24 lakh citizens, it would be indecent for me to make such comments and contrary to the culture of my party.”
He said, “During the festive season, people travel to their hometowns. As soon as the national highway ends and the state road begins, potholes start – and continue till you reach the next national highway. This reflects the governance style of your government.”
“There is chaos everywhere in the state and Bengaluru. Yet, you talk about Prime Minister Modi!” He asked question.
Responding to a media query regarding the central grant, Tejasvi Surya said, “Whenever it comes to the interests of Karnataka, BJP MPs – regardless of party lines – have always stood up for the state. We will continue to maintain Karnataka’s identity, pride, land and language and will never compromise on these issues. This is the culture of the BJP, and we will continue that tradition.
–IANS
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