Ballari, July 16 -- BJP State President and MLA B Y Vijayendra has alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka is running an administration that is "anti-poor" and "anti-farmer."

Addressing a press conference in Ballari on Wednesday, Vijayendra criticised Chief Minister DK Shivkumar and alleged that the government prioritises real estate over farmers.

He claimed that during Shivakumar's tenure as Irrigation Minister, it took 24 months to repair the crest gates of the Tungabhadra Dam, causing heavy losses to farmers who were unable to cultivate a second crop.

However, he alleged that within 24 hours of becoming CM, he issued an order related to the Bidadi Township project.

He noted that farmers are protesting because the Bidadi T...