Bengaluru, May 11 (Reporter) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka, made a bold prediction regarding the fate of the Congress government in the state. According to Ashoka, the government's downfall is imminent, with internal dissent within the Congress party cited as the primary cause. Ashoka, a prominent figure in the BJP, drew parallels with recent political developments in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, asserting that bringing down governments is indeed feasible. He said there was a speculation about Congress MLAs allegedly being in contact with the BJP, stating that such communication reinforces his prediction of the government's collapse. "The countdown for the fall of the State Government has started," he affirmed, hinting at a potential shift in political allegiances. The BJP leader raised various accusations against the Congress government, including claims made by Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president, DK Shivakumar, regarding the government's future depending on the outcome of the Lok Sabha polls. Allegations of monetary inducements offered by the BJP to Congress MLAs were also mentioned, along with grievances over the lack of development funding and the government's failure to address critical issues such as drought relief and overdue payments to various sectors. Moreover, the Opposition leader highlighted concerns over the quality of food provided to children in anganwadis and criticised the government's handling of essential services, such as the delayed disbursement of salaries to ambulance drivers. He accused the government of neglecting the welfare of marginalized communities by withdrawing funds allocated for their benefit. As tensions escalate and political maneuvers unfold, Ashoka's remarks foreshadow a tumultuous period for Karnataka's political landscape, potentially signaling significant shifts in power dynamics. With the specter of uncertainty looming over the state government, all eyes are on the aftermath of the ongoing Lok Sabha election results, slated for June 4...////...