Congress Faces Backlash Over Guarantees As Kharge Issues Warning Before Elections

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The debate surrounding the Congress party and its guarantees has reignited, primarily sparked by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. He recently cautioned party state units gearing up for Assembly elections to refrain from announcing guarantees without thoroughly assessing their budget implications. Kharge's warning came in light of comments from Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who expressed intentions to review the Shakti scheme, which offers free bus services to women commuters. This announcement has raised eyebrows, especially as Karnataka's guarantee implementation authority echoed Kharge's concerns regarding fiscal responsibility. Kharge's remarks have provided the BJP with a potent opportunity to criticize the Congress party's approach to governance. BJP leaders have not held back, intensifying their attack on Congress for what they perceive as financial recklessness. In defense, Shivakumar has asserted that the Karnataka guarantee model is a blueprint being adopted by major parties, including the BJP. However, Congress faces challenges not only in Karnataka but also in Himachal Pradesh, where fulfilling similar guarantees has proven difficult. As political parties increasingly rely on freebies to woo voters, concerns grow over the long-term sustainability of such promises, raising questions about the impact on state finances.
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