‘State’s financial status is empowered’: Home Minister G Parameshwara

MANDYA:Home Minister G Parameshwara claimed that the state’s financial status is empowered, and it ranks second across the country in terms of investment and Goods and Services Tax collections.

He also stated that the government had allocated funds in the Budget for the five guarantees and accused the central government of not cooperating with the State government in distributing 10 kg of free rice.

G Parameshwara told reporters here on Wednesday, “The state’s financial status is empowered. Investment and GST in the state is the second largest in the country…The BJP now understands that our government is acting as per our promises. Karnataka ranks second in investment. We have attracted the attention of the nation…We have allocated funds in the budget for five guarantees. We have given equal plans to all, regardless of caste, religion and party. We have given plans for girls to gain economic power. The central government did not cooperate with us for the distribution of 10 kg of free rice. Instead, we paid for five kg.”

He also questioned the Central government for increasing the price of the cooking gas cylinder, petrol and diesel

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says, “The state’s financial status is empowered. Investment and GST in the state is the second largest in the country…The BJP now understands that our government is acting as per our promises. Karnataka ranks second in investment. We have… pic.twitter.com/kSGnHhJowH

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“It is ironic that the BJP is fighting against the price hike. The price rise is for what reason? The central government has not properly allocated our tax share. Why did the central government increase the price of cooking gas cylinder, petrol and diesel? Do the BJP and the JD(S) not know what price has been raised?”, he said.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, G Parameshwara responded to the criticisms he faced over his controversial comments on the Bengaluru molestation case.

Speaking to the media, he highlighted the implementation of the Nirbhaya project, claiming that Karnataka has utilised more grants for the initiative than any other state. Parameshwara also emphasised his dedication to taking strict measures for the protection of women, expressing regret if his remarks have offended the nation’s mothers. (ANI)