Bengaluru: The BJP is against the Karnataka government's decision to pay Rs 15 lakh to the family of Ajeesh Panachi, who was killed by a katana in Chaligadda, Mananthwadi, Wayanad.
The Karnataka BJP says the government's decision to provide financial assistance to Ajeesh is illegal. Chairman B.Y. Vijayendra alleged. Vijayendra Xil also said that it is disgraceful that the Karnataka government is misusing taxpayers' money to please Rahul Gandhi. Former Chief Minister B.S. Vijayendra is Yeddyurappa's son.
When the state is facing drought and hundreds of farmers are committing suicide, the Congress prefers to please Rahul Gandhi rather than addressing the urgent needs.
Vijayendra also said that falsely accusing an elephant from Karnataka of attacking a dead person in Rahul Gandhi's constituency is a fraud.
Karnataka Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre informed that the grant was granted after the demand from the Kerala government and people's representatives.
Meanwhile, the Kerala government had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh and a job for Ajeesh's wife.
