Priyank Kharge criticizes Centre for inaugurating Sigandur Bridge without K’taka CM

Bengaluru, July 14, 2025 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on July 14 slammed Centre for not coordinating with State government on inauguration of Sigandur Bridge and said that this habit has been followed by Central govt for over a decade now. “This habit has been followed by the central govt for over a decade now. We were also in Delhi earlier, but we have never done this kind of politics. We would follow the protocols and structure, giving due respect to the state government and local representatives. Now, someone from Delhi decides that this is the time to inaugurate something and sends the invitation very late, showing that you are invited, but you can't make it to the event. They are inaugurating projects on video conference and claiming the propriety... We have also invested money in this, given the structure and land... Everything has been happening only from Delhi, as if the state government has no role in it. This is wrong,” said Priyank Kharge.