Mangalore : AICC chief Sonia Gandhi said that BJP led state government in 5 years term has given governance with the history of corruption.

Speaking at the public meeting of Congress workers in connection with the forthcoming Assembly elections held at Nehru Maidan on April 27, Saturday, she said that it’s always delight to come back to beautiful and historic Mangalore. The reputation of region was tarnished due to the social and communal activities.

She said that “The BJP has completely ignored your mandate, they have completely betrayed the mandate of the people of Karnataka”, she charged, as she attacked the government on various fronts, including violating of the law and order.

She said there was a time when industries competed with one another to invest in Karnataka but the situation now is “opposite”. Now the industries are leaving Karnataka because of corruption, government interference and infrastructure issues, she said. The youths of the state are deprived of the jobs due to this, he added.

Mrs Gandhi said that people cast their votes for the party to form the government which provides them the job, security and protection, but the BJP led government has always put the people of farmer and fisheries community in distress and unhappy.

Gandhi said the immediate task for the Congress in the state is to restore the image of Karnataka as a bright state of the country.

Noting that Karnataka has had a glorious past and brighter future waiting, she said this is possible only if there is political stability. “Therefore this political stability is essential. A stable government is need of the hour for Karnataka”.

KPCC president G Parameshwar welcomed the guests and gathering. He also said that BJP government has given 30 lacks illegal BPL cards. They assured to give rice for Rs 2, but they did not keep their promise.

Senior Indian National Congress leader and AICC General Secretary Oscar Fernandes, Congress leader Ambika Soni, Congress general secretary Madhusudan Mistry and Former Union Minister B Janardhan Poojary were present.