Karnataka LoP criticises Congress govt for ‘prioritising’ Rahul Gandhi over German Chancellor’s visit

The BJP criticised Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, alleging that the Congress leaders prioritised "political loyalty" over Karnataka's global standing.

The Karnataka leaders were in Mysuru to receive Rahul Gandhi, who was transitioning to Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Merz was received by Karnataka minister for large and medium industries, MB Patil, and other senior government officials, upon arrival at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday.

Reacting to this, Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashoka accused the Congress government of “misplaced priorities and missed opportunities”, saying that welcoming the head of state from one of the world's strongest economies "was relegated to the back seat".