Karnataka Ministers MB Patil and Priyank Kharge have criticised the Centre over the state’s low allocation in the October 2025 tax devolution – the share of Central Taxes and duties distributed to states. While Uttar Pradesh received the largest share, followed by poll-bound Bihar , and Madhya Pradesh, Patil called the allocation a case of “financial discrimination,” arguing that “since Karnataka contributes more, it must receive more”.

MB Patil demands ‘justice for Karnataka’

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Patil demanded “financial fairness” and “justice for Karnataka”. “Karnataka deserves its fair share,” he wrote on X.

According to the state-wise allocation, Uttar Pradesh received the highest share at Rs 18,227 crore, followed by poll-bound Bihar with Rs 10,219 crore. Madhya

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