Karnataka BJP MPs betrayed people of the state, says CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday hit out at the BJP MPs from Karnataka for not raising their voice against the injustice to the state in tax devolution.

He appealed to people to rise against the 'injustice' to the state.

Addressing reporters, Siddaramaiah said the state has received Rs 6,498 crore while Uttar Pradesh got Rs 31,987 crore, marking a huge difference in the tax devolution between the two states.

"People need to raise their voice against the injustice to Karnataka. The BJP leaders supporting the Centre are betraying the people of the state, be it Pralhad Joshi or anyone else," he said.

"So many MPs have gone from Karnataka. They need to raise their voice, which they have not done."

According to the CM, the state has incurred a loss of Rs 60,000 crore in tax devolution in five years.

Asked about the next move of the government on this, Siddaramaiah said he would discuss it with his cabinet colleagues.

In a statement on this issue on Saturday, Siddaramaiah questio