Kumaraswamy diminishing ministerial office credibility, alleges Karnataka Congress

Karnataka Congress leader Priyank Kharge launched a sharp critique against Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday, contending that the senior politician is damaging the institutional stature of his ministerial office through his performance. Speaking to journalists in Mysuru, Kharge characterized Kumaraswamy's tenure as ineffectual and attributed the situation to the minister's limited responsibilities at the national level. According to Kharge, Kumaraswamy has struggled to identify substantive opportunities for leadership within Karnataka, suggesting a broader disconnect between his ministerial responsibilities and engagement with state-level politics. The Congress leader's remarks add to ongoing political tensions within Karnataka, where rival coalitions have jostled for dominance in recent electoral cycles. Kumaraswamy, who has held various political positions including Chief Minister of Karnataka, currently serves in the Union government following the 2024 national elections.