Karnataka Minister Umesh Katti | Picture: Zee Media BureauAccording to a Karnataka minister, India would have 50 states following the Lok Sabha election in 2024. Karnataka minister Umesh Katti, who holds the food, civil supplies, and consumer affairs stated, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to form 50 States in the country after the 2024 elections. Katti also stated that Karnataka will be divided into two states, with north Karnataka being one of the new states. “Such thought is good because the population is increasing, and that region (north Karnataka) should also see development. This is not the first time that he has spoken about separate statehood to north Karnataka.

Source: dna June 25, 2022 09:28 UTC