Karnataka CM defends spending 10 crore each on Wayanad flood relief and Sadhana Samavesha from state funds

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the decision to allocate 10 crore rupees each for flood relief in Wayanad and Sadhana Samavesha event, stating that it was done in the interest of Kannadigas. The opposition criticized the move, questioning the allocation of funds to a constituency outside Karnataka. Siddaramaiah justified the allocation by stating that it was a humanitarian gesture towards flood-affected people in Wayanad. The decision faced backlash from BJP leaders who accused the government of diverting funds for political gains.

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