This is a political move by Congress, says HD Kumaraswamy on new Parliament inauguration row

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD(S) Leader HD Kumaraswamy on May 26 slammed Congress’ move to boycott the new Parliament building inauguration. While talking to the media, HD Kumaraswamy said that these are political moves by Congress to gain some votes. “In Chhattisgarh, the Assembly building’s foundation stone was laid by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. No Governor was invited. Even in Karnataka, when the Vikas Soudha opened, they didn’t invite the then-Governor Rama Devi. Why all these politics?” said HD Kumaraswamy.“Now they are showing very much affection and respect to President. Why did they put a candidate against her? Now they are saying that they (BJP) are insulting Adivasis. All this is only to divert the people’s attention and gain votes from a section of society,” he added.