Drought in Karnataka whenever Congress in power might be due to kalguna, claims former BJP MLA C. T. Ravi
The Hindu
Senior BJP leader C.T. Ravi suggested that prevalence of drought conditions whenever Congress is in power in Karnataka might be the kalguna (luck) of the party.
While claiming that he does not believe in superstition, senior BJP leader C.T. Ravi suggested that prevalence of drought conditions whenever Congress is in power in Karnataka might be the kalguna (luck) of the party.
Speaking to reporters in Mangaluru on September 16 about preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Mr. Ravi said Karnataka experienced drought when the Congress was in power during 1999-2004, 2013-18 and under the present government.
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