Karnataka’s delay in holding local body elections resulted in losing Rs 2,800 crore in central funds, exacerbating the state’s tax devolution issues. Despite Deputy CM DK Shivakumar initiating protests, experts highlight the state’s shortcomings as pivotal in this financial shortfall.Delaying local body polls cost Karnataka Rs 2.8k crore funds
Karnataka’s delay in holding local body elections resulted in losing Rs 2,800 crore in central funds, exacerbating the state’s tax devolution issues. Despite Deputy CM DK Shivakumar initiating protests, experts highlight the state’s shortcomings as pivotal in this financial shortfall.
