Bulldozer Raj Remark Row: After DKS, Siddaramaiah Slams Kerala CM; AICC Flags Concern Over Govt Drive

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The demolition of unauthorised constructions in Bengaluru has escalated into a major political controversy, drawing in the Karnataka government, Congress high command, opposition BJP, and even the Kerala government.

Karnataka Leader of Opposition and BJP leader R Ashoka accused Congress general secretary K C Venugopal of overstepping his role by intervening in the state’s administrative decisions. Ashoka said Karnataka deserves autonomy and honest governance “not high-command theatrics,” calling Venugopal’s remarks a “blatant overreach” and an insult to federalism.

Venugopal had earlier stated that he spoke to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar over the demolitions in Bengaluru’s Kogilu village, stressing that such actions required greater caution, sensitivity, and compassion toward affected people.