March 19, 2025 10:31 PM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s helicopter rides cost taxpayers over ₹31 crore

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's extensive use of helicopter travel has sparked controversy, with official records revealing that his chopper expenses amounted to ₹12.65 crore in 2023-24 and ₹19.35 crore in 2024-25, up to January 15, 2025. What has drawn further criticism is Siddaramaiah’s preference for helicopters even for short distances, such as Mysuru, which is just a 1.5-hour drive from Bengaluru. According to government documents tabled in the legislative assembly, ₹10.85 ...