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Vijayendra Warns Karnataka Faces A Deepening Fiscal Crisis

B.Y. Vijayendra, a BJP leader in Karnataka, says the state government is facing serious money problems.

He says a recent Finance Department letter shows that the situation is worsening.

Vijayendra claims the government is having difficulty paying salaries, pensions and other bills.

He says welfare guarantee schemes are using money that could go to development projects and farmers.

He wants the government to focus on drought relief, crop-loss payments and help for indebted farmers.

He also criticized plans for an airport and tunnel roads.

The government has planned a special Assembly session about drought, farmer suicides and financial problems.

Vijayendra says immediate action is needed instead of waiting for help from the central government.

Key facts

Main allegation: Vijayendra said Karnataka is experiencing worsening fiscal health and difficulty meeting financial commitments.
Financial pressures cited: Pending departmental payments, salaries, pensions and scheme-related liabilities.
Guarantee schemes: Vijayendra alleged that Congress guarantee schemes were burdening the state exchequer.
Farmers’ priorities: He called for crop-loss compensation, drought relief, assistance to indebted farmers and livestock protection.
Criticized projects: He questioned the priority given to a proposed Kanakapura airport and tunnel roads.
Legislative response: The government plans a special Assembly session on drought, farmers’ suicides, financial distress and pending payments.
Upper Bhadra project: Vijayendra urged speedy completion of pending works so water can reach farmers.

thehansindia.com · 2 hrs ago