Congress factionalism: R. Ashoka criticizes Congress leadership in Bengaluru

R. Ashoka alleged that 'factional politics has gone beyond limits' within the Congress party. He criticized the Congress leadership for 'street fights' and 'madcap behavior' in governance. Ashoka also challenged K.N. Rajanna, stating that if Rajanna leaves the party, he should go. He criticized the government for failing to provide relief for farmers, addressing sugarcane growers' difficulties, developing schools, or providing pensions for persons with disabilities.