government expenses
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.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh Finances 77 Flights With Personal Funds: RTI Documents Reveal
Nov 27, 2025 06:45 pm CST
RTI documents reveal that Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has personally funded all 77 of his flights to Hyderabad, without using any government resources. Official responses from his ministries confirm that Lokesh, son of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, paid for all travel expenses from his personal income, showcasing fiscal responsibility in public office.