K’taka MPs must raise voice in Parl over disparity in central fund allocation: CM


Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS): Targeting the Centre over disparities in fund allocation, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated during his Kannada Rajyotsava Day speech on Friday that the Centre has shown no interest in correcting the injustices inflicted on the state by the 15th Finance Commission. He urged MPs from the state to raise their voice on the issue in Parliament.

Addressing the gathering at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, after hoisting the Tricolour and Kannada flags, CM Siddaramaiah urged Karnataka MPs to raise their voices in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on this issue.

“We are demanding our rightful share of taxes. We must make efforts to protect our interests. MPs elected from Karnataka should raise their voices in Parliament. Members of the Rajya Sabha should also advocate for our rightful tax share. We need to develop the capacity to demand our rights,” CM Siddaramaiah stated.

“The Centre has not bothered to correct the injustice done to Karnataka by the 15th Finance Commission. The state has faced unfair treatment and disparity in fund allocation,” CM Siddaramaiah stressed.

CM Siddaramaiah further stated, “The central government is discriminating against Karnataka in terms of fund allocation. Despite this, we have implemented development projects in schools and colleges. We are providing eggs to schoolchildren for six days a week. Every day, 57 lakh schoolchildren get eggs to eat.”

He also mentioned that Sai Annapoorna Trust is providing Ragi malt to schoolchildren in the state three times a week and nutritional food is being given to combat malnutrition.

“We have initiated many programmes to tackle malnutrition in the state,” CM Siddaramaiah said.

He added that the 15th Finance Commission’s decisions have been unfair to Karnataka.

He pointed out that the Karnataka Minister for Education, Madhu Bangarappa, has introduced numerous programmes for schoolchildren.

“We are distributing chikkis to students for six weeks, as well as eggs and bananas. There is severe poverty in our country, and children from underprivileged families suffer from malnutrition. These programmes aim to provide quality food to the children,” CM Siddaramaiah explained.

CM Siddaramaiah further emphasised the importance of speaking Kannada, saying, “Everyone should speak Kannada. However, love for one’s mother tongue should not blind us. One should not insist on speaking Kannada with those who do not know the language; instead, they should be encouraged to learn it.”

CM Siddaramaiah also condemned the humiliation of Kannada people, culture, heritage, and language, especially on social media.

He assured that the government would take strict action against those who disrespect Kannada people.

“Let us pledge to be true Kannadigas today,” he appealed.

 

 

 

  

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  • Thomas Andrade, Toronto

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    Most of Karnataka MPs are puppets of the Central Govt, , whose purpose is to serve the purpose of the Central Govt. and not the State Govt. They don't care if the State gets its rightful share of taxes or not as they are not ruling the State. In fact they would be happy if the State does not get it's share that would weaken the State economically.

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  • Bala, Kudla

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    Due mismanagement of the funds state facing dubious situation. AlCC president Kharge sir yesterday told to both DKShee and Bhagyaramayya how to deal with the current situation for the good of the state categorically. Will have to wait how this government take his good words.SRamayya was seen sitting beside him without any words.

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  • Anjappar Sarvanamaha, Murulkaveri

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    Karnataka's substantial contribution of Rs 4,30,000 crore in tax revenue every year, we receive just about Rs 50,000 crore from the Union Government.

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  • Anjappar Sarvanamaha, Murulkaveri

    Fri, Nov 01 2024

    2019 : there were 25 BJP ( 1Cong, 1JDS)= 27 MP'S elected from Karnataka and send across to New Delhi : They never raised their voice not even in single events for GST discriminations for K'taka 's share deprived. In 2024 also 17 BJP 9 CONG 2 JDS MPS elected and send across to Parliament , Motabai and Chota bhai both thinks same this time as well for Karnataka and all Karntaka's GST share diverted to UP and MP, :::::::: In GST collection, Karnataka ranks second in the country, next only to Maharashtra with Rs 27,688 crore. BENGALURU: Karnataka's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection has crossed Rs 13,000 crore, second only to Maharashtra. Its impressive 26% growth is the highest among the five largest states.2 Apr 2024

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