Bengaluru, Feb. 2 -- Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday expressed disappointment over the Union Budget 2025, criticizing it for not addressing key issues vital to the state and called it "unprogressive and disappointing."

Speaking to ANI, Parameshwara highlighted that despite several requests for support in areas such as housing for the poor, irrigation projects, and educational infrastructure, the budget has fallen short in providing necessary financial backing.

"It's the most disappointing Budget for Karnataka. We were hoping that Karnataka would get a better share than last time. We asked for support for housing for the poor, particularly in rural areas. We asked for irrigation projects, additional grants and also proje...