Gruha Lakshmi scheme aims to provide a monthly cash assistance of Rs 2,000 to the female heads of families living below the poverty line within the state.
Sai Deepak’s statements often act as dog-whistles against the Muslim community, the letter alleged and called upon the event to be cancelled immediately.
During the meeting on August 28, Karnataka had proposed a reduction in the water release to Tamil Nadu to 3,000 cusecs, but this proposal was rejected by the CWRC.
The controversy erupted after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Modi's decision was rooted in his ‘irritation’ with the Karnataka Chief Minister.