Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Calls for Removal of FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately remove Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, citing her lack of budgetary knowledge as a significant risk. He criticized Sitharaman for misleading statements about Karnataka's financial support from the central government, alleging significant losses and discriminatory policies against the state.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made a strong appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding the immediate removal of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman from her position. Siddaramaiah highlighted Sitharaman's lack of fundamental budgetary knowledge as a substantial risk to the nation's finances.

Speaking at a recent press conference, Siddaramaiah accused Sitharaman of making misleading statements in an attempt to cover up the alleged injustices done to Karnataka by the Modi government. He cited specific figures to demonstrate that Karnataka has received minimal support from the central government over the years.

Siddaramaiah pointed out that the proportion of funds allocated to Karnataka has decreased significantly over the years, attributing this change to the central government's discriminatory policies. He called for the Finance Minister's removal to safeguard the state's fiscal interests.