Centre has given more funds than before, yet CM blames it politically: Basavaraj Bommai
Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, claiming that the state is receiving more funds from the Centre under the 15th Finance Commission than it did under the 14th, yet the CM is making political allegations against the Union government due to an inability to manage finances for the state’s guarantee schemes.
Speaking to the media, Bommai stated that the Centre has allocated over ₹1 lakh crore more to Karnataka under the 15th Finance Commission. “Siddaramaiah is repeating what he has said many times before, and most of it has been misleading,” he said. “PM Narendra Modi increased the Centre’s share in devolution from 32% to 42%, which Siddaramaiah knows but chooses to ignore. Everyone is now demanding that it be raised further to 50%.”
Bommai pointed out that five Congress ministers were part of the discussions during the 14th Finance Commission, yet they failed to effectively present Karnataka's case. “Now they are trying to cover up their failures by blaming the Centre,” he alleged.
He also noted that during the UPA regime, only ₹700 crore was sanctioned for railway projects in Karnataka, while the current NDA government has allotted ₹7,700 crore. However, he said the state government is unable to provide the required matching grants. “The Centre is funding various projects in health, rural development, and road infrastructure, but the state government refuses to acknowledge it,” he added.
On the issue of caste census, Bommai remarked, “Only the central government has the authority to conduct a caste-based census. The CM is misleading the backward communities. Siddaramaiah has been CM for ten years—why didn’t he do it earlier? He was in a tough spot over this issue, and the party high command had to come to his rescue.”
Commenting on international matters, Bommai expressed concern over Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it “shocking.” He urged world leaders to make serious efforts to stop wars, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as these have global repercussions.
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Davanagere: Hoax bomb threat email triggers security scare at district court
Davanagere: A bomb threat email received at the District Court in the city’s Devaraj Arasu area on Monday morning triggered panic and a full-scale security check of the court premises.
According to police, the threat message was received on the official email ID of the District Court at around 8.30 am. Following this, the bomb disposal squad and dog squad rushed to the spot and conducted a thorough inspection of the entire court complex.
After detailed checks, officials confirmed that no explosive materials were found and declared the threat to be a hoax.
Police have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the email and identify the sender.
As a preventative measure, security has been tightened at key government offices and important buildings in the city, including the District Court complex.
