Bengaluru: Former chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday took to Twitter to attack the BS Yediyurappa government over the poor response to floods that inundated parts of Karnataka due to incessant monsoon downpours in the last few days.
"Rains have increased across the state for several days now, disrupting normal life. The government, who should be rushing to the aid of the people in distress, seems to have come to a standstill," said Siddaramaiah, adding, "Does the government exist in the state? Floods are a threat not only on the coast and Malanad but also in northern Karnataka. The state government should act promptly and provide the suffering people with meals and shelter.
With regard to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, for which the Chief Minister tested positive, he said, "The State Revenue Minister is also said to be quarantined due to the coronavirus, and the recently transferred Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) commissioners have been given additional responsibility by the Revenue Department. This has impaired the functioning of the flood situation. BS Yeddyurappa should look out for this."
Siddaramaiah further said that the hospitalised CM should immediately share responsibility with senior colleagues to address the most pressing issues and ensure that eyewitness reports are sent by the District Officers and the Ministers in charge of the affected districts."