Madikeri, May 20 -- Even as the ruling Congress Government was gearing up for its 'Sadhana Samavesha' convention at Hospet marking its second anniversary today, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has accused the State Government of excessive borrowing, leading to financial instability while implementing its Guarantee Schemes.

Speaking to reporters at Madikeri yesterday, Simha contended that the State was unable to purchase rice for distribution under the 'Anna Bhagya' Scheme.

"There has been substantial delays in the payment of Rs. 2,000 a month to beneficiaries of 'Gruha Lakshmi' Scheme, while the dole to unemployed Graduates under the 'Yuva Nidhi' Scheme is long pending. The 'Shakti' Scheme has driven the KSRTC to financial trouble...