India, April 3 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of "favouring the rich", while asserting that his Government stands firmly with the poor.

Interacting with reporters after a campaign event in Davanagere South constituency, Siddaramaiah said the BJP subscribes to an economic model that benefits the wealthy, while the Congress Government is committed to welfare measures aimed at uplifting the underprivileged.

"There are two economic theories - Trickle Down theory and Universal Basic Income theory. BJP supports trickle-down, meaning they favour the rich. While we believe in Universal Basic Income, which supports the poor," he said. The CM said the public response to the ong...