Priyank Kharge, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister of Karnataka, has publicly criticized the BJP regarding the 'BSY Abhimanotsava' event, which honors former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. Speaking at the Kalyana Karnataka Human Resources, Agriculture and Cultural Association office in Kalaburagi city, Kharge noted that the event is primarily a BJP initiative, and the Congress party has no direct involvement. He pointed out that several BJP leaders themselves have raised questions about the appropriateness of organizing such a large event amid ongoing allegations against Yediyurappa. Kharge emphasized that this internal dissent reflects the BJP's struggles with leadership and confidence within the party. He accused the BJP of relying heavily on publicity campaigns due to a lack of strong leadership and claimed that even BJP MLAs are expressing concerns about the party's direction. Furthermore, Kharge criticized the BJP for allegedly misusing institutions like the Election Commission and the Enforcement Directorate for political gain, urging the party to face elections without such support. He also defended the Congress's stance in Tamil Nadu against accusations of betraying the DMK, asserting that their actions were guided by local leaders' views and the aim to prevent communal forces from gaining power.