Rs 100 Cr for Waqf Properties, Rs 200 Cr of Christian Community: Karnataka Budget Unveiled – News18

Last Updated: February 16, 2024, 10:53 IST

Siddaramaiah’s budget offers a glimpse into the ruling Congress’s agenda before the Lok Sabha elections, expected to be held in April-May this year. (ANI)

Amid opposition attacks on Congress over appeasement, the Siddaramaiah government allocated Rs 100 crore for waqf properties, Rs 200 crore for Christian community and Rs 20 crore for pilgrimage sites.

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the state budget on Friday (February 16). Amid opposition attacks on Congress over appeasement, the Siddaramaiah government allocated Rs 100 crore for waqf properties, Rs 200 crore for Christian community and Rs 20 crore for pilgrimage sites.

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