Sitharaman Rebuffs Claims of GST Fund Discrimination Against Opposition States, Says Allocation Determined by Finance Commission
• Finance Minister Sitharaman explains GST fund allocation to states is as per Finance Commission, she has no discretion • She slams allegations of discrimination against opposition-ruled states as politically motivated narrative • Triggers row with Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury over claims Karnataka facing step-motherly treatment • Hits back at "hunky dory" comment, asks if states started spending on unauthorized items leading to funding gap • Concludes she can't do anything if Finance Commission doesn't recommend, tells MP to take up issue with Commission