Vishwanath questions ‘excessive’ spending on Karnataka Chief Minister’s travel, security

H. Vishwanath, a BJP member of the Legislative Council, criticized the Karnataka government's expenditure on security and travel arrangements for its Chief Minister and Ministers. He questioned the use of special aircraft for short distances and alleged that public funds were being spent excessively on such travel. Vishwanath also raised concerns about the level of security provided to high-ranking officials and suggested that the state should focus on development programs instead of extravagant spending.