2024: A Troubled Year in Paradise for Karnataka

Karnataka is a mini India. Historically, its culture and heritage, both socially and politically, have always been vantage points. Its development is unparalleled since re-organisation, with 7.2% growth in GDP year-on-year and 16% increase in receipts with a fiscal deficit under 2.7%. Its pivotal position is due largely to its climate, work culture, and conducive and inclusive political ambiance. Bengaluru, its crown jewel, thrived at the cost of an imbalance disfavouring Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka regions.

- HARISH RAMASWAMY Political Analyst

However, ruling parties seem to be realising that this imbalance may affect Karnataka negatively. The people continue to take the government policy of five guarantees with a pinch of salt. Since its formation, the Congress government has suffered from issues in leadership, discussions about a failing economy, increasing prices, increased taxation, corruption, and crime. The Opposition on the other hand has responded ineffectively, realising neither its role nor responsibility.