BJP, Congress ally protest as Karnataka uses SC/ST funds for ‘guarantees’

Karnataka’s use of SCPTSP funds for five guarantee schemes, led by CM Siddaramaiah, faces BJP’s court challenge and DSS’s protest. Rs 39,121 crore allocated, with Rs 14,283 crore diverted. DSS, led by Indudhar Honnapura, withdrew support. MLC Narayanswamy calls it “misappropriation.” DSS cites 24.1% budget outlay and Bhagyalakshmi scheme. SCPTSP Act 7(a), (b), and (c) referenced.