DK Shivakumar on Karnataka's Congress Guarantees: Acknowledges Burden, No Revision Needed

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DK Shivakumar: Karnataka's 5 Guarantees a 'Burden' But No Revision

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar said there are no plans to revise or retract the guarantees, despite the mounting costs which CM Siddaramaiah estimated at over Rs 52,000 crore annually. (Image:News18/File)

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News18•26-02-2026, 20:11

DK Shivakumar: Karnataka's 5 Guarantees a 'Burden' But No Revision

•Deputy CM DK Shivakumar called Karnataka's 5 'guarantee' schemes a "burden" on the exchequer, costing over Rs 52,000 crore annually.
•Despite the financial strain, Shivakumar affirmed the government's commitment to continue the schemes without revision or retraction.
•A major concern is the misappropriation of funds, with benefits being claimed in the name of deceased individuals for rice rations and financial aid.
•The government is initiating a rigorous accountability process to plug these gaps and ensure funds reach only eligible, living beneficiaries.
•Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that "burden" refers to the large expenditure, not a lack of political will, assuring development works continue.

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