Siddaramaiah denies favouritism charge over Rs 72-crore grants for OBC organisations
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denied allegations of favoritism regarding the allocation of Rs 72 crore in grants to various backward community organizations. He stated that the funds were preliminary and distributed based on the volume of applications received from different groups.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding government fund distribution and caste-based politics in regional Indian governance.
Siddaramaiah denies favouritism charge over Rs 72-crore grants for OBC organisations | Bengaluru News - The Times of India
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