B Y Vijayendra, the BJP State president, has openly criticized the newly appointed Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, asserting that his Cabinet closely resembles that of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Speaking in Mandya, Vijayendra remarked that Siddaramaiah's last-minute acceptance of the Backward Classes report poses a significant challenge for Shivakumar, indicating that he will not enjoy a honeymoon period in office. Vijayendra accused the previous government of neglecting development over the past three years, attributing this to what he described as appeasement politics. He emphasized that Shivakumar's administration would likely continue this trend, making substantial development work unlikely. Additionally, Vijayendra referenced ongoing corruption allegations from Siddaramaiah's tenure, specifically a purported 40% commission regime, and expressed skepticism about whether Shivakumar would address these issues. On the topic of Rajya Sabha nominations, Vijayendra stated that the party's high command would ultimately decide whether H D Deve Gowda or Sumalatha would receive a seat, avoiding any direct comments on the internal party dynamics surrounding these nominations.