Cong, JD(S) helped BJP: SDPI chief

Mysuru: SDPI state president Abdul Majeed said Congress and JD(S) helped BJP form the government in the state after getting votes from minorities, Dalits, and OBCs. Speaking at the Janadhikara convention of the party here, he said JD(S) and Congress seek votes by vowing that they will keep BJP away after power. However, after the election, MLAs switch to BJP and help it to return to power, he said. He alleged that the two political parties have no concern for the poor and Dalits. SDPI national president MK Faizy alleged that opposition parties are silent even though minorities are attacked in Karnataka. TNN