India, Feb. 1 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed hopes for a better financial allocation for the state in the Union Budget 2025, which is currently being presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He emphasized that the central government should avoid any discriminatory treatment towards Karnataka and urged it to consider the welfare of Kannadigas while framing the budget.

Shivakumar also outlined key demands for the state, highlighting Karnataka's consistent contribution to the nation's economic growth. Taking to social media, he wrote, "Karnataka has always played a crucial role in the country's development, and I expect the Union Government to acknowledge this by addressing important concerns in the budg...