Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Faces BJP Criticism Over Rs 47 Crore Air Travel Expenses

Dec 12, 2025 03:12 pm CST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces scrutiny from BJP after government records revealed Rs 47 crore spent on helicopter and chartered flights between 2023-2025. While BJP questions his socialist credentials, Congress defends the expenditure as necessary for official tours, highlighting the 79-year-old CM's travel needs and comparing it to central government expenses.