Karnataka CM Warns Maharashtra Against Running `Health Schemes` In Marathi-Speaking Villages

Bengaluru: Terming the Maharashtra government's order extending benefits of its healthcare scheme to 865 villages in Karnataka, amid the ongoing border dispute between two states, as an act that threatens the federal system, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday warned of retaliatory measures if it was not withdrawn.

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly Siddaramaiah said Maharashtra's move cannot be tolerated. "The consequences will not be right if it is not withdrawn i...  more