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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Calls on PM Modi to Support State under Cooperative Federalism
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 10:03 PM
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Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to back Karnataka’s demands under cooperative federalism, citing fiscal autonomy and stalled development projects.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed the nation on Thursday, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to endorse Karnataka’s demands under the principle of cooperative federalism.
Shivakumar highlighted the state’s need for greater fiscal autonomy and infrastructure support, citing recent budgetary constraints and development projects stalled due to central policy decisions.
The call comes amid growing tensions between the state government and the central administration over issues such as land acquisition and resource allocation. Shivakumar reiterated that a collaborative approach would benefit both the state and the nation.
Shivakumar highlighted the state’s need for greater fiscal autonomy and infrastructure support, citing recent budgetary constraints and development projects stalled due to central policy decisions.
The call comes amid growing tensions between the state government and the central administration over issues such as land acquisition and resource allocation. Shivakumar reiterated that a collaborative approach would benefit both the state and the nation.