BJP targets Karnataka CM over KSTDC promoting Wayanad

The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation’s (KSTDC) social media post promoting Wayanad in neighbouring Kerala as a tourist destination has drawn criticism from opposition BJP, which has hit out at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, calling it “high command appeasement” to save chair.

Congress top leader Priyanka Gandhi is the Member of Parliament from Wayanad.

The KSTDC’s post on ‘X’ on October 28, promoting its two-night and three-day tour package to the hill



station said, ” Seeking thrill or tranquillity? Find both in Wayanad! Trek scenic trails, chase waterfalls & meet the wild with KSTDC. Your perfect nature escape awaits.”

Reacting to this, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in Assembly, R Ashoka asked Siddaramaiah as to how long will Karnataka tolerate a Chief Minister who behaves like “Wayanad’s District Collector and fund raiser”? “You (Siddaramaiah) signed off Rs 10 crore of Karnataka taxpayers’ money to Wayanad at lightning speed