₹2,186.20 crore dues from Centre adding to financial distress of gram panchayats in Karnataka, says Minister

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₹2,186.20 crore dues from Centre adding to financial distress of gram panchayats in Karnataka, says Minister

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The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister of Karnataka, India, Eshwar Khandre, stated that many gram panchayats face financial distress due to the Centre's non-release of ₹2,186.20 crore fund recommended by the 15th Finance Commission for 2025-2026. He accused the Centre of injustice towards Karnataka in the matter.

Acknowledging that many gram panchayats in the State are facing financial problems, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre accused the Centre of meting out injustice towards Karnataka by not releasing ₹2,186.20 crore recommended by the 15th Finance Commission to gram panchayats in the State for 2025-2026

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