D.K. Shivakumar says Centre contributing only 20% to Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line
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Speaking to reporters before the inauguration of Namma Metro's Yellow Line by Prime minister Narendra Modi, Mr. Shivakumar urged Mr. Modi to sanction at least ₹1 lakh crore for Bengaluru's development.
He said the State had funded the entire land acquisition for the project, despite the Centre being expected to contribute 50%. 'Even though Bengaluru is the country's second-highest tax-paying city, the grants we receive are minimal,' he said.
Comparing tax allocations, he pointed out that Ahmedabad receives a 20% share, while Bengaluru gets only 10%. 'We should be treated like other major cities and considered alongside the national capital,' he said, adding that his appeal was non-political.
Mr. Shivakumar also criticised Karnataka's BJP MPs, alleging they had failed to secure even ₹10 in grants for the State. 'Posting on X and appearing in photos is not an achievement. BJP MPs should focus on bringing funds instead of playing politics,' he said.
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