NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Wednesday tore into states such as Congress-governed Karnataka, which are questioning devolution formula and demanding a share of taxes in line with their contribution. This narrative is an attempt to create a North-South divide, he said.
His comments came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah landed in Delhi for a dharna to highlight the Centre’s alleged injustice in transfer of taxes.Karnataka is being backed by some opposition-governed states, such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which have never shied away from hitting out at the Centre over GST and resource transfer.
His comments came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah landed in Delhi for a dharna to highlight the Centre’s alleged injustice in transfer of taxes.Karnataka is being backed by some opposition-governed states, such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which have never shied away from hitting out at the Centre over GST and resource transfer.
“The way language is being spoken to break the country, these new narratives are being made for political gains. It is particularly distressing that such language is emerging from a national party,” Modi said, blaming Congress for what he called a divisive demand. “What will be the fate of the country and where is it going to end? Instead, strive to foster unity and solidarity,” he said in Rajya Sabha while participating in a debate on motion of thanks to President’s address.