India, Feb. 17 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that he will present the state budget for 2025-26 on March 7. This will mark the 16th budget of Siddaramaiah, who also currently holds finance portfolio in state cabinet.

Speaking to reporters, Siddaramaiah also said that the Assembly session is set to commence on March 3. As it is the first session of the year, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will deliver a joint address to both houses of the state legislature on the opening day. Discussions on the Governor's speech will take place over the next three days-March 4, 5, and 6-while the budget presentation is scheduled for March 7.

Following the budget announcement, a detailed discussion will be conducted, after whic...