Budget has increased debt burden, say BJP and JD (S)
BJP and JD (S) leaders criticized the Karnataka State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging it burdened citizens with increased public debt. Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy stated that the state's economy is facing a worrying slowdown, while Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok claimed the budget offered little development and imposed a heavy debt burden on the people. BJP State president B. Y. Vijayendra described the budget as lacking leadership vision and relying on clerical approaches.
12 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Vijayendra, the BJP State president, condemned the 2026-27 Karnataka state budget, accusing the Chief Minister of driving the state into debt through excessive borrowing.
14 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka's Chief Minister promised additional funding for the third phase of the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) to address regional imbalances in the state.
— The Hindu
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that byelection dates for Bagalkot and Davangere Assembly constituencies will be announced within a week.
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