BJP takes a dig at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister for skipping WEF

B.Y. Vijayendra, BJP State president, criticized the absence of D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister, from the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling it an example of Congress leadership's apathy towards governance and distorted priorities. He argued that the opportunity to showcase Karnataka as a global investment destination was missed, potentially hindering economic growth beyond Bengaluru. Vijayendra alleged this is part of a pattern of misplaced priorities within the Congress party, leading to diplomatic and institutional lapses that harm Karnataka's interests.