Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, during the 69th Karnataka Foundation Day, highlighted the state’s injustice in tax devolution, urging MPs to address the issue at the Centre. He emphasized the importance of preserving the Kannada language. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar mandated the celebration of Karnataka Rajyotsava in educational institutions, while Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad raised concerns about Hindi imposition in exams.