Days before residents of Karnataka line up outside their polling booths, political parties vying for their votes have announced a barrage of freebies. But can such giveaways derail the state from becoming a $1 trillion economy?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has shared the My Gov press release on her official twitter handle. It will promote Jan Bhagidari as citizens can send suggestions and ideas by December 10.
State finance ministers in their pre-budget consultation have stepped up their demand for more funds, greater say in implementing centrally-sponsored schemes and an increase in payments for royalty on minerals.