CM Siddaramaiah holds preparatory meeting with finance dept officials ahead of state budget

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has begun budget preparations, holding a meeting with the Finance Department officials at his official residence ‘Cauvery’ on Tuesday. The special joint session of the Assembly starts on Thursday, followed by the budget session.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is aiming to present a record budget, focusing on budget preparations despite ongoing power-sharing issues. He held the first preparatory budget meeting on Tuesday evem as Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is in Delhi for high-level talks with Congress leaders.

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar are maintaining a cautious stance, stating they’re awaiting the high command’s decision. Meanwhile, speculation continues about internal party dynamics and potential developments.