Mallikarjun Kharge reaffirms Congress's commitment to Karnataka welfare promises amid talks of Shakti Scheme review

Congress president Mallikarjuna Kharge disapproved comments about reviewing Karnataka's Shakti scheme that offers free bus travel for women, urging focus on guarantee programmes. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed no review was planned, countering criticism from BJP and JDS. Kharge emphasized maintaining promises ahead of upcoming elections.