The Economic Times

Govts Rs 600 Cr scheme to develop minority colonies seen Siddaramaiahs bid to win over Muslims

Karnataka's cabinet approved Rs 600 crore for minority housing upgrades over two years, seen as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's move to regain Muslim support after recent actions against community leaders. The decision follows outrage from Muslim scholars and leaders over the Congress's handling of the Davanagere South bypoll, where community leaders felt overlooked.