Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lahar Singh Siroya has launched a sharp political attack on the ruling Congress government in Karnataka, demanding full financial transparency. He has called for the immediate release of a White Paper detailing all investments made in the state under the current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's administration.
Demand for Financial Transparency
The demand was made public on 27 December 2025. Siroya's call for a White Paper is a direct challenge to the Congress government's economic management record. He insists that such a document is necessary to provide a clear and honest account of where and how public funds have been utilized since the party returned to power.
This move is seen as a strategic effort by the BJP to corner the state government on its development promises and fiscal policies ahead of future electoral battles. The opposition alleges a lack of tangible outcomes from the government's announced projects and schemes.
Criticism of Congress Leadership's Stance
In a scathing remark that escalated the political rhetoric, Siroya targeted the top leadership of the Indian National Congress. He accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and "his minions" of having endorsed former US President Donald Trump's controversial description of India.
Donald Trump had previously characterized India's economy as a "dead economy." Siroya's allegation implies that the Congress leadership, by supposedly endorsing this view, has shown a lack of faith in the nation's economic progress and has undermined its global standing.
Political Repercussions and State Focus
The dual-pronged attack by the BJP leader sets the stage for a heated political confrontation in Karnataka. The demand for a White Paper shifts focus directly to state governance and financial accountability in Karnataka. Simultaneously, the reference to national figures like Rahul Gandhi and Donald Trump aims to link state-level issues with perceived national disloyalty.
This development highlights the ongoing and intense tussle between the BJP and the Congress in one of India's most significant southern states. The coming days are likely to see counter-arguments from the Congress defending its investment record and rejecting the allegations made by Siroya.
The political discourse in Karnataka is now firmly centered on economic performance, investment transparency, and national pride, with both parties preparing to leverage the issue for maximum electoral advantage.
