In this screenshot from YouTube/@NarendraModi on August 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi seen during the inauguration of the Yellow Line of Namma Metro, in Bengaluru. Union Minister Manohar Lal, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are also seen.
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Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday (August 10, 2025) accused the BJP-led Central government of contributing only 20% towards the cost of the Namma Metro Yellow Line, claiming the State government had borne the remaining 80%. In some instances, he said, the Centre’s share was as low as 11%.
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Speaking to reporters before the inauguration of Namma Metro’s Yellow Line by Prime minister Narendra Modi, Mr. Shivakumar urged Mr. Modi to sanction at least ₹1 lakh crore for Bengaluru’s development.
He said the State had funded the entire land acquisition for the project, despite the Centre being expected to contribute 50%. “Even though Bengaluru is the country’s second-highest tax-paying city, the grants we receive are minimal,” he said.
Comparing tax allocations, he pointed out that Ahmedabad receives a 20% share, while Bengaluru gets only 10%. “We should be treated like other major cities and considered alongside the national capital,” he said, adding that his appeal was non-political.
Mr. Shivakumar also criticised Karnataka’s BJP MPs, alleging they had failed to secure even ₹10 in grants for the State. “Posting on X and appearing in photos is not an achievement. BJP MPs should focus on bringing funds instead of playing politics,” he said.
Published – August 10, 2025 01:16 pm IST
