karnataka government could not participate in the world economic forum meeting bjp gave reason

As India’s major states compete for global investment at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, the opposition in Karnataka pointed to the state’s absence and questioned the state government’s priorities. While states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana are actively seeking investments, Karnataka is notably absent from the prestigious event. This is in stark contrast to last year’s WEF, where Karnataka signed deals worth Rs 22,000 crore. Critics, including BJP leaders like state president Vijayendra, have pointed to the government’s lack of urgency and accused his cabinet, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, of being busy in internal power struggles instead of focusing on the development of the state.

Vijayendra Om X wrote that Congress’s priorities are clear. He emphasized that Congress’s focus on political maneuvering has overshadowed the economic and governance priorities of the state. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka, in a post on Twitter, said neither Siddaramaiah nor any of his cabinet colleagues is interested in representing the state at an important world stage. Due to the mysterious power sharing agreement, Siddaramaiah and his entire cabinet including DK Shivakumar are immersed in dirty power politics and monopoly, which has completely paralyzed the economy and governance of Karnataka.

The Government of Karnataka is organizing a road show for the upcoming Global Investors Meet – Invest Karnataka 25 to be held in Bengaluru from 12th to 14th February. Led by Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil, the delegation is set to engage with industrialists to discuss investment opportunities and boost the economic strength of the state.