Karnataka BJP Exposes Congress's Gruha Lakshmi 'Lies'; Shivakumar Blames Centre

• Karnataka BJP accused the Congress government of lying about Gruha Lakshmi scheme payments, citing unpaid installments.
• Opposition Leader R Ashoka sought action against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar for allegedly providing false payment data to the Assembly.
• BJP presented documents from Dharwad, Gadag, and Haveri showing February and March installments were unpaid, contradicting Hebbalkar's statement.
• Minister Hebbalkar admitted a "discrepancy involving two months of payments," promised immediate rectification, and denied fund diversion.
• Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defended the government, blaming the Centre for withholding Rs 15,000 crore in GST funds and questioning BJP's promises.

Why It Matters: Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi scheme faces payment controversy; BJP alleges lies, Congress blames Centre for fund delays.