Overview

• Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused BJP's central leadership of plotting to destabilize Congress-led state governments, including Karnataka, urging party unity.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to seriously consider a 60% incentive for industries setting up in underdeveloped areas of the Kalyana Karnataka region.
• Siddaramaiah criticized Prime Minister Modi for failing to deliver on promises of creating two crore jobs annually, alleging only 20 lakh jobs were generated in over a decade.
• The Karnataka government reaffirmed its commitment to regional development, allocating ₹5,000 crore annually to the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB).
• Kharge also condemned BJP-aligned media narratives, alleging efforts to target Christian institutions following controversies over waqf properties.