Siddaramaiah accuses central govt of discrimination

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses the BJP-led Union government of discrimination in devolution of funds, causing the state to suffer losses of ₹45,322 crore in the last seven years. He blames the Centre’s implementation of GST and changes in allocation formula for the financial strain. The central government has also rejected recommendations for special grants and development funds, exacerbating Karnataka’s financial woes. Former CM Basavaraj Bommai argues that the state’s own tax efforts are to blame for any financial shortages.