BENGALURU: The Karnataka BJP has questioned the silence of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on the alleged Rs 2, 500 crore excise scam in the state.
The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, questioned Rahul Gandhi on Friday, "In Parliament, Rahul Gandhi delivers performance daily by waving certain files”, sweeping and wild allegations and declaring that the nation has been sold. He casts himself as the judge, jury and auditor of the Republic, accusing everyone else of compromise."
"But when the questions are about Karnataka, the performance stops, " Ashoka chided.
"Serious allegations have surfaced regarding the functioning of the Excise Department in Karnataka. BJP Karnataka unit demanded a probe. The Congress-led government refused. And Rahul Gandhi - the self-appointed auditor of the Republic - has not uttered a single word, " Ashoka pointed out and questioned his silence.