Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara's lighthearted comments about a shortage of funds in the state government have sparked a political controversy after a video of his speech went viral. Parameshwara clarified that his remarks were made in jest and were misconstrued, emphasizing the state's fiscal strength and commitment to welfare schemes.
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