Bengaluru, March 6 -- Presenting his record 17th Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, by not adhering to the federal system of governance as per the constitution, the Centre is doing injustice to Karnataka.
He also said that the state government is pursuing a development strategy that balances welfare programmes with investments in infrastructure and long-term economic transformation, while urging the Union government to be more sensitive to the state's demands.
Presenting the Budget for 2026-27, Siddaramaiah said Karnataka remains at the forefront of the nation's development and is among the largest contributors of tax revenues to the country.
"Our state is at the forefront in all sectors of the nation's development; it is one of the key states that contributes the highest tax revenues," he said.
Total expenditure for 2026-27 is estimated at Rs 4,48,004 crore, Siddaramaiah said. This is the 17th Budget that he presented in his political career.
Drawing an analogy from the epic tradition, the chief minister said, "The cow that yields abundant milk requires proper care. It is Bheeshma's philosophy that if it becomes weak, the entire cowherd suffers".
He said the Union govt should recognise this and respond sensitively to the state's demands. Siddaramaiah also emphasised the importance of cooperative federalism for a diverse country like India. mpost
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