Bengaluru, March 25 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that the state has been pushed into a cycle of borrowing to repay existing debt and terming the 2026–27 Budget a “credit Budget”.Speaking in the Assembly during the Budget discussion, Ashoka said that despite studying the Budget in detail, he found it heavily reliant on loans. He claimed that the government had borrowed Rs 1.32 lakh crore, of which Rs …
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Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday extended his greetings to women across the state on the occasion of International Women’s Day and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment through various welfare initiatives.In a message to the people of the state, the Chief Minister conveyed his wishes to all women, including mothers, sisters and daughters. He said the purpose of International Women’s Day is to create awareness …
Mysuru, March 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that one can become Chief Minister only with the blessings of the people and added that empowering the poor and the disadvantaged in society is his primary mission. Congratulating the people of Chamundeshwari and Varuna constituencies, the Chief Minister said it is a common belief that God resides in temples and that worship brings well-being. “I do not oppose the belief that worshipping God brings good. Howeve…
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state’s total liabilities at the end of 2026–27 are estimated at Rs 8,24,389 crore while presenting the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly.The Chief Minister stated that for the financial year 2026–27, the revenue deficit is estimated at Rs 22,957 crore, while the fiscal deficit is projected at Rs 97,449 crore, which is 2.95 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).The total liabilities of Rs …
Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has called on Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister Priyank Kharge to prioritise road construction and maintenance to reduce fatalities, urging him to set aside other concerns. The party asserted that poor road conditions are responsible for the deaths of 31 individuals each day in the state.Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy stated that the state government has consistently failed to fulfil its fundamental respo…
Chitradurga, Feb 13 (IANS) On the completion of 1,000 days of the Congress-led government in Karnataka, the BJP on Friday termed the period as “dark days” for the state.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Friday, the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka questioned, “The last 1,000 days have been dark days under the Congress government’s administration. Then for what achievement are they holding a convention.”Ashoka said, “It is not even clear who the Chief Minister of the state is. If the media …
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) The Karnataka Cabinet has fixed the schedule for the presentation of the Budget for the financial year 2026–27. The Budget session of the State Legislature will be held from March 6 to March 27, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah set to present the Budget on March 6.Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. Patil said the Budget session would span 14 working days between March 6 and March 27. “The Chief Minister wil…