Karnataka CM alleged that Sitharaman's misleading statements ultimately reveal that the Centre has provided minimal support to the state.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asserted that it is dangerous for Nirmala Sitharaman to be the Finance Minister without basic budgetary knowledge. The CM urged PM Modi to immediately remove Sitharaman from the cabinet, emphasising that entrusting the finance portfolio to someone lacking a fundamental understanding of finance is a highly risky decision. He criticised Sitharaman for her attempts to cover up the injustices done to Karnataka.