Centre following mantra of ‘Ignore-Neglect-Sleep-Repeat’ on K’taka issues: Siddaramaiah

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday made derogatory remarks on PM Modi, saying that he is betraying Kannadigas and is following the mantra of ‘Ignore-Neglect-Sleep-Repeat’ when it comes to the Congress ruling state.

The CM targetted Prime Minister Modi alleging that the latter is sleeping on the important issues that concerns Karnataka.

“When the Prime Minister dozes, the nation loses! Narendra Modi is always awake for his personal PR and BJP’s campaign, but is always seen sleeping on issues concerning Karnataka. A stark reality in Karnataka, where Central funds are reduced or denied, aspirations of Kannadigas are neglected, and relief funds from Union govt yet to reach the farmers. His mantra? Ignore. Neglect. Sleep. Repeat!” Siddaramaiah posted on X.

He also mentioned that Karnataka BJP MPs are silent on the matters of the state and are allowing “PM Modi to sleep peacefully”. “BJP MPs mantra? Maintain silence. Fan Modi. Betray Kannadigas. Allow Modi to Sleep Peacefully. Repeat! Wake up, Mr Prime Minister! Time to ensure the rightful share of Karnataka!,” he added.

In another post on X, Siddaramaiah also alleged that there were Covid-19 irregularities worth Rs 40,000 crore, yet PM Modi remains silent on the issue. “PM Modi, when asked about the corruption committed by BJP leaders, sleeps”, the CM said.

Last week, Siddaramaiah launched a blistering attack on the Central government over denying the state’s tableau at the Republic Day parade on January 26.

“The Central Government has insulted the seven crore Kannadigas by denying the opportunity for the state’s tableau at the Republic Day parade to be held in New Delhi on January 26th. Karnataka faced a similar situation even last year as our state’s tableau was initially rejected. They later permitted keeping Karnataka elections in mind. This time, the central government has again continued its trend of insulting Kannadigas”, he posted on X. (ANI)