The Karnataka Budget for the year 2023-24 presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday received mixed reactions from various quarters. While ruling party leaders have welcomed it, the Opposition has criticised it.
Professionals and office-bearers of various organisations have welcomed some proposals and taken exception to some. A few termed it a ‘Bengaluru-centric Budget’.
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal, and Mines Pralhad Joshi termed the Budget as the one which guaranteed tax burden on the people. In a press release, Mr. Joshi said that the allocation of 26% of the Budget outlay for the guarantee schemes would push the State into debt trap. Mr. Siddaramaiah through his Budget has guaranteed that the people would have to carry more debt burden, he said.
