Posted 2/1/2024, 12:46:08 PM
South India Secession Threat Sparks Row Over Regional Fund Allocation
- Congress MP DK Suresh said South India may demand a separate country if injustice in tax distribution continues
- His remarks drew condemnation from BJP leaders while his brother, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, said Suresh was voicing people's views
- Suresh criticized the Union budget for injustice in tax distribution, saying over Rs 4 lakh crore is collected from Karnataka every year but little is returned
- BJP leaders accused Suresh of violating his oath to protect India's sovereignty and integrity and contradicting Congress' Bharat Jodo campaign
- DK Shivakumar maintained India should remain united and said Suresh was reflecting views among people who feel ignored