Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman denies fiscal bias against Karnataka, citing timely tax devolution and GST revenue payments.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed allegations of fiscal bias against Karnataka, stating that every penny due to the state has been provided on time. She highlighted significant increases in tax devolution and grants-in-aid to Karnataka, comparing it to the UPA government's tenure. The Finance Minister asserted that any claims of unpaid special grants are false, and the state has received its full share of GST revenues.

March 24, 2024
17 Articles