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Karnataka Chief Minister likely to present State’s case at GST meeting

Source: The Hindu · 04 Oct 2026, 19:03 UTC
Karnataka Chief Minister likely to present State’s case at GST meeting
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is expected to attend the GST Council meeting in Delhi on October 7 as the State faces severe drought conditions. His office said he is likely to participate and will review preparations with Finance Department officials before the meeting.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is expected to attend the GST Council meeting scheduled in Delhi on October 7, according to sources in the Chief Minister’s Office. The meeting comes as Karnataka deals with severe drought conditions across the State.

Mr. Shivakumar is likely to participate in the council’s proceedings and present Karnataka’s case, the sources said. The Chief Minister is scheduled to review the State’s preparations for the meeting on Monday.

He will hold discussions with officials from the Finance Department as part of that preparation. The source material does not specify the particular proposals or requests Karnataka plans to place before the GST Council. It also does not indicate whether the Chief Minister’s attendance has been formally confirmed.

His expected participation would give the State’s leadership an opportunity to make its case directly at the council meeting. The planned review with Finance Department officials is intended to help finalise Karnataka’s position before the October 7 gathering. The meeting is taking place against the wider backdrop of the State’s drought situation.

Separate central teams are assessing drought-affected districts, while Karnataka has sought financial assistance from the Centre after estimating substantial losses. The Chief Minister’s Office sources said Mr. Shivakumar’s participation was likely, rather than definite.

Further details of Karnataka’s submissions are expected after the State completes its internal preparations and the GST Council meeting is held.

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