Karnataka Denied Fair Share of Taxes, Priyank Ahead of PM’s Visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bengaluru visit, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday alleged that the state was being denied its fair share of central taxes despite its significant contribution to the national economy, and questioned the Centre's contribution to Karnataka over the past 13 years.

Priyank claimed that the Karnataka government was bearing nearly 84 per cent of the financing for the metro project, including land acquisition and legal expenses,



while the Centre's contribution was only around 16 per cent.

"Are you expecting anything from Mr Modi? In the last 13 years, what has he contributed to Karnataka? Or how has he contributed to Karnataka? He's coming for the metro inauguration," Priyank said, responding to a question about the PM's visit on Friday to inaugurate the Pink Line of Bengaluru Metro between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere.

The project has been developed at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore.