Hubballi, Nov. 3 -- Karnataka's Housing Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan on Monday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for failing to provide housing for the people, while the current Congress-led government sanctions housing projects despite a cash crunch.

"During Siddaramaiah's previous term as Chief Minister, over one lakh houses were built for the people. But the BJP government did not construct even a single house when they were in power," Zameer Ahmad said while speaking to reporters here.

According to the minister, CM Siddaramaiah has assured that funds for multiple projects will be distributed by December 2026

Speaking about ongoing welfare projects, the Minister said, "Nearly 60,000 crore rupees are being spent on guarant...