Karnataka CM presents Budget in phone torchlight
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah was forced to present the state Budget for 2016-17 using the torch of a mobile phone on Friday, as the power went off twice in the Assembly. Presenting the Budget, the CM announced the elimination of all levies on LED-bulbs and electric vehicles to encourage eco-friendly solutions. Siddaramaiah also allocated ₹5,000 crore for infrastructural development.