A 48-hour-long day and evening dharna demanding Karnataka’s “rightful” share of Central taxes started close to the Dufferin Clock Tower in Mysuru on Wednesday.
Organised by Karnataka Janaranga, an umbrella organisation of assorted pro-Kannada, Dalit, farmers, and progressive outfits, the 48-hour-long day and evening dharna, which started round 10 a.m. on Wednesday is scheduled to proceed until 10 a.m. on Friday.
The dharna comes shut on the heels of an indication by the ruling Congress authorities led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in New Delhi demanding Karnataka’s share of Central taxes whereas criticising the BJP-led authorities on the Centre for its failure to launch compensation for the farmers reeling underneath the impression of drought within the State.
Though Karnataka is a part of the nation’s federal construction, the State has been struggling discrimination by the hands of the Centre, stated an announcement issued by Karnataka Janaranga. Accusing the Union authorities of “unjustly” denying Karnataka’s rightful share in Central taxes, it has sought the quick launch of the ₹1.87 lakh crore to the State from the Centre. The Karnataka Janaranga has discovered fault with the 25 BJP MP’s elected to the Lok Sabha from Karnataka for remaining mum on the problem.
Describing the 48-hour-long “peaceful” dharna as the primary section of the wrestle for Karnataka’s rightful share of taxes, the Karnataka Janaranga stated their agitation was “non-political” and loved the assist of Federation of Dalit organisations, farmers’ organisations, progressive organisations, Odanadi, pro-Kannada organisations, pourakarmika organisations, litterateurs, artistes, theatre personalities and others.
Former Minister B. Somashekar, Mysuru District Congress Committee president B.J. Vijaykumar, and retired professor of College of Mysore Prof. Nanjaraj Urs too had been current on the dharna.
Mr. Vijaykumar, in an announcement after taking part within the dharna, stated the Union authorities was behaving in an “undemocratic” method by denying Karnataka its rightful share of Central taxes.
The agitation towards the Centre’s “unconstitutional” perspective that has began from Mysuru will quickly unfold throughout the State, stated Mr. Vijaykumar whereas stating that the Congress social gathering will assist the agitation.