<h1>Karnataka CM Defends Inclusive Budget Against Opposition Criticism, Emphasizes Fiscal Discipline and Social Welfare Initiatives.</h1> Karnataka's Chief Minister criticized the opposition for labeling the state budget as a 'Halal Budget' and 'Pakistan Budget,' accusing them of having a 'rotten mindset.' He clarified that the budget, totaling Rs 4.09 lakh crore, includes allocations for various minority communities, not just Muslims, and emphasized significant funding for Other Backward Castes and Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan. The Chief Minister defended the fiscal discipline of the budget, adhering to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, and highlighted the state's financial strength and commitment to pre-poll promises, including five key guarantees aimed at social welfare.