The Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and the Karnataka Congress, along with TDP leaders, are protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against the central government's alleged discrimination. They claim injustice in tax devolution, grants-in-aid, and drought relief funds. The Karnataka government, led by CM Siddaramaiah, alleges that the state has lost over Rs. 1,87,000 crore. Kerala's protest is supported by Tamil Nadu's DMK. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have joined the protest. Union ministers and BJP MPs have criticized the protests, calling them political drama and an attempt to divide the country.
VIDEO | Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) arrives at the New Delhi airport. He is scheduled to meet PM Modi on Friday. His visit comes just a day after TDP president Nara Chandra Babu met the BJP top leadership. https://t.co/S56wMeoG5G
#WATCH | Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Nityanand Rai and Arjun Munda arrive in Chandigarh to meet farmer leaders in connection with the ongoing protest. https://t.co/ojH26J3xBS
#WATCH | West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari and BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul, along with other MLAs of the party, protest against CM Mamata Banerjee-led government, outside the state Assembly in Kolkata. The State Budget was presented in the House today. (Video Source: BJP) https://t.co/wsoYo461EE
#WATCH | Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar says, "One thing you should all understand, this is not the fight of Congress party. It is a fight of the people of Karnataka. In 2022, Basavaraj Bommai admitted in the Assembly that there was a fault and discrepancy and he requested… https://t.co/Y93WqpAbI0
#WATCH | West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari and BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul, along with other MLAs of the party, protest against CM Mamata Banerjee-led government, outside the state Assembly in Kolkata. The State Budget was presented in the House today. https://t.co/V8YHsJE0mu
#WATCH | On protest by Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments in Delhi, CPI MP Binoy Viswam says, "Yesterday in the Parliament, the PM was thundering that we are trying to divide the country into north and south. Today, I am very sure that he might have got the answer to… https://t.co/dUW4lNywdd
#WATCH | Kolkata: On ruckus in the West Bengal Assembly session today, LoP Suvendu Adhikari says, "Who CM? (She's an) Anti-national... It cannot work as she wishes. This is not her house... Bengal's song is not the National Anthem... Mamata Banerjee is an anti-national. The… https://t.co/GpTupcnKKW
After Karnataka, the Kerala government's protest in Delhi as opposition parties up the ante over budget allocation. https://t.co/EXXMGjFgyu
#WATCH | As BJP MLAs create ruckus in the State Assembly, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, "If the Opposition has any opinion, they can discuss it after the completion of the Budget. They have the freedom to express their opinion but this is not a BJP party office. This is… https://t.co/nA8v7x2aBq
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy meets the newly announced three Rajya Sabha candidates of the party, YV Subba Reddy, Golla Baburao, Meda Raghunath Reddy in Vijayawada (Video Source: CPRO, AP Government) https://t.co/jAGwBgQNC7
#WATCH | Delhi: On the Kerala CM's protest against the union govt alleging unequal devolution of taxes to the southern states, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "A political drama is being enacted in a coordinated effort by the three partners of the INDI alliance... Their… https://t.co/negb5xldgg
#WATCH | Delhi: On the Kerala CM's protest against the union govt alleging the collapse of the federal structure and unequal devolution of taxes to the southern states, CPI-M leader D Raja says, "This is a national issue and not just of Kerala, Karnataka or Tamil Nadu... The… https://t.co/fuRsK61UNG
“Congress, along with Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala CM) and DMK's Stalin (Tamil Nadu CM), is trying to distract people from the issues. Their aim to divide the nation won’t be fulfilled” says Union MoS @Rajeev_GoI, on today's protest in Delhi by Kerala's Left Front and Tamil Nadu's… https://t.co/5A3A9eGi0p
#WATCH | Delhi: On DMK joining the Kerala CM's protest against the union govt alleging the collapse of the federal structure and unequal devolution of taxes to the southern states, DMK RS MP T Siva says, "I have participated on behalf of the DMK party, party president and the CM… https://t.co/QFy51X3SGi
VIDEO | "Kerala CM and his colleagues, who are in Delhi with an announcement that they have come here to protest against the discrimination of the Government of India against Kerala, is doing a political drama ahead of the (Lok Sabha) elections. During the last eight years of… https://t.co/6w7o7bs5zm
#WATCH | Goa CM Pramod Sawant leaves from CM office to present the state budget 2024-25 in the Assembly today. https://t.co/WW8jI39F3W
#WATCH | Chennai: CPI-M, DMK and other parties hold protests across Tamil Nadu against the Central Government alleging the collapse of the federal structure and unequal devolution of taxes to the southern states https://t.co/65mNmy1m5O
#WATCH | CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat says, "Today's protest is an important protest because the Kerala CM with proof has presented how there has been discrimination in every sector of Kerala. An elected government, MLAs & cabinet have been forced to stage a protest at Jantar… https://t.co/PeG5zgorRz
VIDEO | "This Jantar Mantar is that place where people come to hold protest against exploitation by different governments. But today, the Kerala CM had to come here to Delhi leaving all his working and hold protest against the Centre's injustice. The country had to witness such a… https://t.co/mGeiQub6KB
#WATCH | Members of Youth Congress protest over Chandigarh Mayoral Election. Police detained the protestors. https://t.co/si2BvuNb9Z
#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal & Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann arrive at the Jantar Mantar, where Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan is leading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) protest against the Centre's alleged discrimination against Kerala. https://t.co/RPoEQpzsxe
VIDEO | "We all know what has happened with GST compensation. It was regularly been delayed then many of the state governments together decided to approach the Supreme Court," says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) as he leads LDF's protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar… https://t.co/NRgSiHTFb1
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari announces Rs 1,000 crore to establish, upgrade schools, colleges, hospitals in assembly constituencies. #rajasthanbudget2024 https://t.co/IUZYSad7f1
VIDEO | Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari (@KumariDiya) arrives at the state Assembly. She will present the state Budget 2024-25 later today. https://t.co/gQuRIsdzkP
Watch | #Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan leads Jantar Mantar protest over funds allocation against Centre Read more: https://t.co/ZcRt3KqpOP https://t.co/68dtc0BACU
VIDEO | “It’s state-wise protest. For Kerala, we decided it one month back and were continuously raising this issue. It’s the issue of Cooperative Federalism,” says Finance Minister of Kerala, K. N. Balagopal, on today's protest in Delhi by Kerala's Left Front and Tamil Nadu's… https://t.co/iPSWUJtwnW
#WATCH | Communist Party of India (Marxist) party leaders stage protest against Central government over 'financial injustice' at Jantar Mantar, in Delhi. https://t.co/oRjize4YiB
VIDEO | “It’s a question of federalism. Kerala has raised this issue in the Supreme Court. We have filed a suit as per Article 131, to protect the legislative rights of the state assembly,” says Kerala Law Minister P Rajeev on today's protest in Delhi by Kerala's Left Front and… https://t.co/gUfkM7EEFZ
#WATCH | On Karnataka Congress & Kerala LDF protests in Delhi and opposition parties, Union minister Anurag Thakur says, "Demand for a separate state, is it a coincidence or an experiment? The country wants an answer. When 'tukde-tukde' gang was in JNU, Rahul Gandhi had gone… https://t.co/PjELMIf355
#NewsAlert | Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann to join Kerala's Pinaryai Vijayan's protest at Jantar Mantar today. Three southern states - Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu - have reached Delhi to knock on the doors of the central…
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan will join Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) protest against the Centre at Jantar Mantar in Delhi today.
VIDEO | Kerala's Left Front and Tamil Nadu's DMK will stage separate protests in Delhi on Thursday against the BJP-led Centre over alleged neglect and partiality in allocation of funds to their states. The LDF's protest, to be led by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has… https://t.co/EFFOe5mgYs
#WATCH | Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh: TDP leaders stage protest against the state government. https://t.co/1dck8QVpv1
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP national president JP Nadda leaves the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. https://t.co/TKmEh6QE9B
#WATCH | Delhi | TDP chief N Chandrababu arrives at the residence of party MP Jayadev Galla. https://t.co/JFAhaeUBbm
#WATCH | Delhi: TDP chief N Chandrababu leaves the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. https://t.co/CLPkaVYjQH
#WATCH | Delhi: TDP chief N Chandrababu arrives at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. https://t.co/86rAt3kTtR
#WATCH | Delhi | TDP chief N Chandrababu leaves from the residence of party MP Jayadev Galla. https://t.co/BtEXvttW1A
#TheNews | BJP Vs Congress In Delhi, Karnataka As Centre-States Fund Row Heats Up. @PratibaRaman Reports. https://t.co/ChI5cQGV9I
#WATCH | TDP chief and former Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu reaches his residence in Delhi. https://t.co/meYBplsnDy
STORY | Police use water cannon against NSUI members protesting over Chandigarh mayoral polls 'rigging' READ: https://t.co/h2JDZ83KKb https://t.co/roYLRhCSjp
Political turmoil in Karnataka: #BJP and #Congress lock horns in protests amid fund allocation row https://t.co/Ex9N6cOtLz
Congress MLAs and MPs from #Karnataka are in Delhi to protest an alleged raw deal that the state has received from the Centre. @PratibaRaman reports. https://t.co/iYhf7nurPc
VIDEO | “The Government of India is working to take the agriculture sector forward by keeping the interests of farmers in mind and always having open dialogues with the farmers. PM Modi has especially focused on farmers and called them ‘Ann Daata’,” says Union Minister Arjun… https://t.co/ynv2pz3FlY
Delhi | Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says, "Kerala is poised for a historic protest in Delhi tomorrow. Ministers, legislators, and parliamentarians from the state will actively participate in this protest. We have had to resort to such an unprecedented struggle, as it is essential… https://t.co/Q5bxYpOGDK
Today, top leaders from Karnataka are protesting at Jantar Mantar to safeguard the interests of the whole state. This is not a political protest by the Congress Party against the BJP, but a protest by the entire state to highlight unfair treatment by the Modi Government, urging… https://t.co/udxNhOgpHd
Water Cannon Used Against Congress' Student Wing Protesting In Chandigarh https://t.co/rMhD0EDBWW https://t.co/afxJD23IAy
#WATCH | Karnataka Congress leader Priyank Kharge in Delhi says, "...Modi is purely doing political bhashan during the Budget session. They have been in power for the last ten years, don't they have data on what they have done? If he (the PM) is still going to chant the names of… https://t.co/UgYDbSAFEU
#WATCH | On state government's protest against Central govt in Delhi, Kerala Minister MB Rajesh says, "This protest is mainly against the Centre's discrimination against Kerala. The Central govt has denied us Rs 57,400 crores. It has reduced our revenue deficit grant, there is no… https://t.co/6HWx7DptDZ
A protest against the financial injustices committed by the Central Government against Kannadigas & Karnataka. 🇮🇳 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐲 𝐊𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐪, 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤 🇮🇳 #MyTaxMyRight https://t.co/flQYvEKHxT
VIDEO | "The present government (Congress) in Karnataka has failed on all fronts. The guarantee scheme has failed. The government has not been able to do any development work. In fact, the development work has completely halted in the state," Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra… https://t.co/tjxaoiYsM9
VIDEO | "The issue of Karnataka is an important one. The essential funds that states are entitled to from the central government are not being received by them. And because of that, they are facing a lot of difficulties. Ultimately, that money is meant to serve the people, and if… https://t.co/BHNbmlkl3R
#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister Arjun Munda says, "For the welfare of the farmers, the government is working on improving the agriculture industry through dialogue. If anyone wants to come and speak about any concerns, then we are always ready for it... We will bring solutions to… https://t.co/QzzWTz5spR
VIDEO | "The CM and his band of MLAs from Karnataka concluded their facade of a protest, their drama in Delhi. What they orchestrated is nothing but petty politics," says BJP leader @Tejasvi_Surya on Karnataka Congress' 'Chalo Delhi' protest against the Central government. https://t.co/uHIxbqjTY6
#WATCH | Delhi: On the Karnataka Congress protest in Delhi, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says, "...75% of all the funds that Karnataka has received in the last 20 years has come in the last 10 years of PM Modi's govt...The Congress during elections promised mindlessly, freebies, which… https://t.co/YmEVBtHk8N
BJP Vs Congress In Delhi, Karnataka As Centre-States Fund Row Heats Up https://t.co/ViGE3STgKN https://t.co/idnitwwYIp
#WATCH | On Karnataka Congress protest in Delhi demanding drought relief funds from the Centre, party leader Jairam Ramesh says, "...The PM has not been able to tolerate that the people of Karnataka gave him a befitting reply by defeating BJP...." https://t.co/hXQ6orgvZX
#WATCH | Delhi: On the Karnataka Congress protest in Delhi, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "Congress has been continuing its 'politics of lies' for several years...Congress knows that it is unable to fulfill its guarantees in Karnataka and to distraction attention from… https://t.co/8xoykHVtgO
VIDEO | "Injustice has been done to Karnataka. Seven crore people give tax every day and we are getting only 13 per cent, we want our share," says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) as state govt protests against Centre in Delhi. (Full video available on PTI… https://t.co/WaFgtQtFFN
Chandigarh: Police use water cannons against Congress student wing members protesting against mayor poll results @ghazalimohammad reports https://t.co/niVt1erMXN
#WATCH | Delhi: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says, "...Nobody is denying that there is a system. How come in the previous system we got 1% more and this in this system we are getting less. Somebody must be recommeding, right? There must be corrective measure. We are asking… https://t.co/53ueJBdW92
Karnataka minister in Delhi to protest tax bias, state reeling under Rs 1,87,000 crore loss @Vasudha156 reports https://t.co/kaHfGE9q0L
Watch Live | Karnataka BJP holds press conference on state government's protest against Union Budget https://t.co/FE0ySbyIbZ
VIDEO | BJP leaders and workers detained as they protest at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru against the Congress government in Karnataka. https://t.co/wCfvBhd8vG
#WATCH | Police use water cannon to disperse NSUI workers protesting against BJP in Chandigarh over mayoral election results https://t.co/9bbg005oBH
BJP MPs from Karnataka address a press conference at party headquarters in New Delhi. https://t.co/Gl4rWNBDyn
Karnataka government protests against Centre in Delhi, BJP holds counter-protest in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru @PratibaRaman reports https://t.co/Pe7g46zAaL
Karnataka is the second-largest state, contributing the highest revenue to the country. We are asking for our rights; we are asking for our share. The Karnataka govt had requested drought relief funds from the Centre, but not even a single rupee has been given. We are the… https://t.co/aYr4TA1Ie5
VIDEO | "The central government has not yet been able to give the tax dues to Karnataka. You can see the injustice being done against south India (by the Centre)," says Congress leader Srinivas BV as the Karnataka govt stages protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar. https://t.co/GvFIzKBlQv
#WATCH | On Karnataka Congress protest against Centre in Delhi, Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Dinesh Gundurao says, "We have made repeated pleas to the Govt of India to help us during this drought period. They have been completely indifferent to us. Not even one rupee… https://t.co/PAVeq4Z8WD
Karnataka government leaders protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Centre, allege "injustice" in Union Budget @Vasudha156 reports https://t.co/D4cYUxkr7o
"No money spent on drought relief": Karnataka government to protest against Centre in Delhi @PratibaRaman reports https://t.co/niSGdr88py
VIDEO | Here's what Union Minister Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) said when asked about Karnataka govt's protest in Delhi over tax devolution claims against Centre. https://t.co/bfdA9WB09M
#Watch | BJP Karnataka MPs hold protest in front of the Gandhi statue in Parliament over the alleged misuse of funds by the Karnataka government. https://t.co/82xhEcA5Vr
VIDEO | "We have been requesting the government of India for our share of the GST. Also, we have submitted a memorandum because we are very seriously affected by drought, and we have requested Rs 18,000 crore (of aid). However, nothing has happened," says Karnataka Home Minister… https://t.co/YZGb0EUMya
#WATCH | On Karnataka Congress protest against Centre in Delhi, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says, "...We are here to protect interests of Kannadigas on the devolution of taxes, the drought releif amount which has not been provided..." https://t.co/EovnPiSQfL
#WATCH | On Karnataka Congress protest against Centre in Delhi, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says, "There are four-five demands. Devolution of taxes, we are not getting the drought releif amount...The centre should understand that Karnataka is an economic powerhouse..." https://t.co/pzz0nqt0jO
#WATCH | On Karnataka Congress protest against Centre in Delhi, Union minister & BJP leader Giriraj Singh says, "Karnataka's Congress government is a govt of liars. Rahul Gandhi takes out Bharat Jodo Yatra, while, Congress is doing Bharat Todo Yatra...." https://t.co/UB2VSlG77G
VIDEO | BJP leaders and workers protest near Gandhi Statue in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru against CM Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka. https://t.co/42q5CwNuv7
VIDEO | Karnataka ministers, Congress MLAs protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against the Centre, alleging "injustice" to the state in tax devolution and grants-in-aid over the past few years. https://t.co/EFVGLGVbAs
VIDEO | "Myself and all ministers, including the Deputy CM and all the MLAs and the MLCs, will protest. As far as the GST is concerned, the devolution of taxes is concerned, and other demands of Karnataka have not been met by the government of India," says Karnataka CM… https://t.co/W58dtiwXtO
VIDEO | "Myself and all ministers, including the Deputy CM and all the MLAs and the MLCs, will protest. So far, the GST is concerned, the dilution of taxes is concerned, and other demands of Karnataka have not been met by the government of India," says Karnataka CM @siddaramaiah… https://t.co/7OtVKhWBzP
VIDEO | "Over a period of time, the Centre has used the GST collection as a political tool where states governed by the opposition are usually deprived of the funds or not given in a timely manner. (Karnataka CM) Siddaramaiah is saying that over Rs 65,000 crore worth of funds due… https://t.co/BhDcQg7GOO
VIDEO | Karnataka BJP MPs protest near Gandhi Statue inside Parliament complex against CM Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state. https://t.co/v7y9Lhdk7T
VIDEO | "Even after getting the entire amount, they (Congress) are doing this (protesting). There's an internal disturbance in their ruling party of Karnataka, and they are doing this to divert the attention of people," says BJP MP DV Sadananda Gowda (@DVSadanandGowda) on… https://t.co/zno4RWJmFR
VIDEO | "If they (Congress) want to protest, then it should be about the 'corruption ki raajneeti' in Karnataka," says Union MoS @Rajeev_GoI on Karnataka govt's protest against Centre at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. https://t.co/nY8iMlCyi3
VIDEO | "This protest is 'our taxes, our rights'; 'our revenue, our right'. We are asking for what our children, men and women have given taxes, the proper share will have to be given (by the central government)," says Karnataka Deputy CM @DKShivakumar on state government's… https://t.co/QBEP4hYeT5
#BJP MPs from #Karnataka hold protest against Karnataka government over the alleged misuse of funds by it. https://t.co/Fsw2J5ghp2
#WATCH | On the Karnataka Congress protest in Delhi, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says, "We have been requesting the Govt of India to give us our share of GST...This time we had a very severe drought...Not a single rupee has been released. The Chief Minister has met the… https://t.co/K9vZstassn
Union Minister Shri @gssjodhpur addresses a press conference in New Delhi. https://t.co/KPsTHFrdpU
#WATCH | On the Karnataka Congress protest in Delhi, KPCC Working President Saleem Ahmed says, "...Today, we (Karnataka) are suffering a drought...We had demanded seventeen thousand crores almost four months ago but not even a single penny has been released...For this, we are… https://t.co/cfYTPzGMBH
VIDEO | Andhra Pradesh CM @ysjagan holds a Cabinet meeting in Amaravati. The CM will hold discussions over the vote-on-account budget for the year 2024-25. https://t.co/ONxlUUwOG3
#WATCH | TDP leaders, led by BT Naidu hold a protest in Amravati against the Andhra Pradesh Government regarding the incomplete Polavaram project ahead of the State Assembly Session. https://t.co/jOordTqEf9
#WATCH | On the Karnataka Congress protest in Delhi, Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy says, "Around Rs 4,50,000 tax will be collected from our state by the central govt but we are getting just Rs 50,000. This year, out of 236 taluks, 220 taluks are declared affected by drought.… https://t.co/N8kFTJ7xmn
Karnataka government to protest in Delhi today against 'injustice' in #UnionBudget Sunil Prabhu reports https://t.co/Ed5cbfT0hn
#WATCH | On Karnataka Congress protest in Delhi, Congress leader Srinivas BV says "Today, the entire Karnataka cabinet has come to Delhi to hold a protest against the Centre demanding to pay the correct tax amount to Karnataka govt. The Finance Minister is not ready to have… https://t.co/LsJ1Klf0Sz
#WATCH | Delhi: On the Karnataka Congress protest in Delhi, Karnataka minister KH Muniyappa says, "We are not angry with the govt...The Govt of India has sent an expert committee to study the drought situation in Karnataka and has submitted the report...Ultimately, the Chief… https://t.co/6RmP9fR8ex
#WATCH | Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan arrived at the Delhi airport. The LDF led by the CM is scheduled to hold a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against the central government on Friday. https://t.co/cyaX2lFO0D
VIDEO | Kerala CM @pinarayivijayan arrives at the New Delhi airport. The LDF led by the CM is scheduled to hold protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against the central government on Friday. https://t.co/WHRgPOpurA
VIDEO | “Most of the southern states, especially Kerala, contribute richly to the Union government but we don’t get any support. Our only demand is that what is legitimate to the state of Kerala should be granted by the Union government. Protest against the discrimination by the… https://t.co/pBrBemRYhk
#WATCH | Delhi: CPI-M MP John Brittas says, "We dont get any support from the union government. We lost Rs. 57,000 crores last year over different sets of accounts. That's why, the Kerala Government led by the CM, ministers, MPs and MLAs will protest at Jantar Mantar a day after… https://t.co/X2feBLEu5T