Bengaluru, May 30 -- Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a fierce attack on the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka, accusing it of mishandling the rain situation and questioning him as to why preventative measures were not taken before the downpours.

Kumaraswamy slammed the state government and said it was desperate to bring 'blood and tears' to the public's eyes as relentless torrential rains disrupt normal lives.

"Relentless torrential rains across the state, including the coastal belt, have severely disrupted daily life. People are left in tears. Instead of acting responsibly and wiping their tears, the Karnataka government seems desperate to bring blood and tears to their eyes! Homes, roads, and bridges h...