I am not helpless, but sometimes truth becomes helpless before falsehood, says Karnataka Chief Minister

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended his administration against accusations of insensitivity and a lack of progress, arguing that the administrative machinery had not derailed. He refuted claims by the Opposition regarding tax increases and asserted that Karnataka's taxes were among the lowest in the region. Siddaramaiah also addressed concerns about the 15th Finance Commission's reduction in state funds, highlighting the substantial difference between the UPA and Modi-led governments' Central Budgets. The motion of thanks to the Governor’s address was adopted through a voice vote despite opposition walkouts.