BJP claims ₹39,000 crore of SCSP-TSP funds diverted for guarantee schemes by Congress government in Karnataka
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Summary
BJP leader Rajkumar Patil Telkur claimed that the Siddaramaiah-led government is reportedly preparing to divert an additional ₹15,000 crore in the new budget, continuing the pattern of misallocation
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right