Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 21 -- MLC A.H. Vishwanath has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress Government of borrowing excessively without any discretion.

Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here this morning, Vishwanath said that the Siddaramaiah Government is boasting about its Guarantee Schemes, even as the Supreme Court has rapped the State Governments for announcing freebies and Guarantees without any forethought.

"There are guidelines for old age pension and pension for persons with disabilities. However, there are no such guidelines for Guarantee Schemes. The Congress Government is unnecessarily spending the tax-payers money on advertisements and publicity, which is ridiculous. The Congress Government should take serious...