Bengaluru, March 4 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Business Advisory Committee has given its nod to hike the salary of state legislators.

The move is set to spark controversy as when the BJP-led government hiked MLA salaries in February 2022, there was little pushback from Congress or Janata Dal (Secular).

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Assembly's Budget Session commenced on Monday. CM Siddaramaiah added that he will present the Budget on March 7.

"On March 3, Assembly Session will begin. As it's the first session of this year, the Governor's address will be made. Discussion on the address will be held for three days. Then, on March 7, the Budget will be presented. After the discussion, I'll speak at the end of March," he said....