The Karnataka government has approached the Supreme Court seeking the release of National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) grants to address the severe water crisis in Bengaluru and other parts of the state. This move has sparked a political confrontation, with the BJP, including Karnataka BJP chief and leader RAshok, criticizing the Congress-led state government and CM Siddaramaiah for their handling of the crisis. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered claims of delayed payments, stating that every penny due to Karnataka has been provided on time, and highlighted a 258% increase in tax devolution to the state from 2014 to 2024, amounting to 3.5 times more than before. Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda also criticized the central government over the water crisis. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister and JD(S) national president H.D. Deve Gowda emphasized the gravity of the water crisis, noting that it has forced residents to leave Bengaluru. The central government's response and the political fallout underscore the urgency of the situation as the state grapples with drought conditions.
VIDEO | Here's what Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda (@krishnabgowda) said on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rubbishing state government's claim of injustice in release of central grants. "For 2021 to 2026, the Finance Commission submitted its next report in which… https://t.co/NFF1EwkyeI
Nirmala Sitharaman said that all funds payable to Karnataka have been released https://t.co/f4L1vu521N
Bengaluru, Karnataka | Former PM and JD(S) national president H D Deve Gowda says, "There is a water crisis in the state including in Bengaluru. For the past 5 months, many people in Bengaluru have locked their homes and left for their hometowns. In this regard, Tamil Nadu CM MK… https://t.co/ghqPl7d9tQ
Every penny due for #Karnataka given on time: Finance Minister #NirmalaSitharaman on CM #Siddaramaiah's claim https://t.co/C7YVWsU678 https://t.co/OjBZo0Abkm
#Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda hits out at central government over water crisis https://t.co/RFwLYAutI1 https://t.co/N8fLLrj2pq
#BreakingNews: #BJP leader #RAshok calls #Karnataka CM #Siddaramaiah 'desperate' after state govt moves #SupremeCourt to seek #NDRF funds from the center @reethu_journo shares more details #KarnatakaRains | @anjalipandey06 https://t.co/uIhcorKqYy
#WATCH | Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "... Every penny by the Central government that is due to Karnataka is given and given on time to the state government... Tax devolution has increased from 2014 to 2024 by 258% which is 3.5 times more compared to… https://t.co/Qe1tIl5j5q
#BreakingNews: Karnataka BJP chief hits out at CM Siddaramaiah over the prevailing water crisis in the state, News18's @Reethu_journo shares more! @anjalipandey06 | #Karnataka #BJP #WaterCrisis https://t.co/AZBnPwoxX3
Karnataka Water Crisis: State government approaches SC seeking release of NDRF grants to tackle drought @anjalipandey06 | #KarnatakaWaterCrisis https://t.co/A03y5IVtJo
#Karnataka govt moves #SupremeCourt to seek release of NDRF funds from the center, #BJP hits back at the #Congress #KarnatakaPolitics | @anjalipandey06 https://t.co/BhAaNj2jl6
Karnataka urges Centre to release drought relief funds #Karnataka #Centre #droughtrelieffunds @nabilajamal_ https://t.co/JtBdjLVGQO
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