Karnataka willing to share loan waiver burden if Centre announces it: D.K. Shivakumar
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said Karnataka is prepared to contribute financially to a farm loan waiver if the central government decides to implement one. The statement comes as the opposition BJP and JD(S) have pressed the state for a waiver announcement. Shivakumar indicated willingness to share the fiscal impact with the Union and manage the associated costs jointly.