Bengaluru, Feb. 3 -- R Ashoka, the leader of the opposition in the Karnataka Assembly on Monday, accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of corruption, administrative paralysis and using the Governor's address to wage political battles with the Centre.

Speaking during the motion of thanks to the Governor's address, Ashoka said governance in the state had deteriorated sharply. "The Congress government led by Siddaramaiah has sacrificed the interests and prestige of the state in many matters for the sake of political prestige, the quarrel between the CM and the deputy CM, and the appeasement of the high command," he said.

Ashoka also accused the government of misrepresenting facts in the Governor's address. "The government has tr...