Districts needs ‘financial freedom’ to tackle pandemic: Vishwanath
The Hindu
Former Minister and BJP MLC A.H. Vishwanath lashed out at the B.S. Yediyurappa government on Wednesday for its ‘refusal’ to decentralise financial freedom so that district administrations can tackle
Former Minister and BJP MLC A.H. Vishwanath lashed out at the B.S. Yediyurappa government on Wednesday for its ‘refusal’ to decentralise financial freedom so that district administrations can tackle the COVID-19 pandemic efficiently. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Mr. Vishwanath said the district administrations have not been empowered to spend any money to combat COVID-19. “The Deputy Commissioner can’t spend even ten paise”, he said adding even the Minister in charge of the district has no power. “Who has the powers? Maybe only Vijayendra (Chief Minister’s son). All the bills have to go to Bengaluru to be cleared. If you don’t give financial powers, how will it (combating COVID-19) happen”, he lamented.
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