If there is injustice in Budget, let it be discussed: CM
Bengaluru, July 06: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed that he presented the budget keeping in mind the comprehensive development of the state and if any district and community was neglected, let it be discussed in the Session.
Speaking to reporters after offering floral tributes to the bust of Babu Jagjivan Ram as part of the latter’s 32nd death anniversary, at Vidhana Soudha in the city on Friday, the Chief Minister said that didn’t they notice the hike in petroleum products by the central government? He has not neglected the coastal region. Previous government had given priority to that region and Rs 150 crore was reserved for finding solutions to fishermen. In North Karnataka, funds were reserved for creating clusters. This budget was not restricted to any of the few districts, he said.
“I have announced that I would continue all the programmes of the previous Congress government. Even then, BJP leaders are making hue and cry and I cannot do anything. If they raise the issue in the Session, I can give answer”, he said.
Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwar, Social Welfare Minister Priyanka Kharge, BBMP Mayor Sampath Raj, Social Welfare department Secretary M Lakshminarayan, Commissioner Vikas Kumar and others were present.
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Chirag Paswan reportedly demands 36 seats, BJP offers 22 amid seat-sharing talks
Bihar elections 2025
Patna: As the countdown to the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections officially begins with the notification for the first phase issued on Friday, political maneuvering has intensified within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
The spotlight is currently on Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader and Union Minister Chirag Paswan, who is demanding 36 seats, even as the BJP has so far offered only 22, The New Indian Express quoted its sources as saying.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar convened a meeting of senior JD(U) leaders at his official residence, 1 Anne Marg, to finalise the list of candidates. Meanwhile, LJP chief Paswan called an emergency meeting of his party’s core team at the state office to discuss seat distribution and election preparedness.
While Paswan is reportedly pressing for 36 seats, the BJP is hesitant to concede beyond 22. A final decision is expected only after the LJP's central parliamentary board convenes in the national capital.
The JD(U), on its part, is reportedly firm on retaining constituencies held by its sitting MLAs. Chirag Paswan’s party reportedly wants to contest seats like Manhar in Vaishali, Matihani in Begusarai, and Chakai in Jamui, which are presently represented by JD(U) legislators.
On the opposition front, Congress, a major ally of the opposition INDIA bloc, has moved ahead with candidate selection, clearing 25 names for seats largely seen as traditional party bastions. The list was finalised during a meeting of the party’s Central Election Committee held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Bihar will vote in two phases, on November 6 and 11, to elect a new Assembly, with counting on November 14.
