CM likely to attend GST meeting
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is expected to attend a GST Council meeting in Delhi on October 7. He plans to discuss the state's current drought situation with finance officials before the meeting.
Why it matters
The meeting is critical for state-level fiscal policy and addressing the economic impact of the ongoing drought in Karnataka.
Amid the severe drought conditions prevailing in the State, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is expected to attend the GST Council meeting scheduled to be held in Delhi on October 7.
Sources in the Chief Minister’s Office said the Chief Minister is likely to participate in the meeting and present the State’s case before the GST Council.
Mr. Shivakumar is scheduled to review the State’s preparations for the GST Council meeting and will hold a meeting with Finance Department officials on Monday.
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