Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has come under fire from the BJP for his 16th budget which has a strong focus on the welfare of the Muslim community. The budget includes provisions for increased honorariums for Imams, substantial funding for Waqf properties, and various education initiatives targeted towards minorities. The BJP has criticized the budget, referring to it as a ‘modern Muslim League budget,’ drawing comparisons to governance in Pakistan and alleging that it goes against constitutional principles. The contentious budget has sparked debate and controversy in Karnataka’s political landscape.