Urdu Academy Funding Row: DK Shivakumar Promises More Grants, BJP Targets Congress | News18

A fresh political debate has erupted in Karnataka over funding for the state’s Urdu Academy, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar assuring additional grants and the BJP criticising the Congress government's approach.Shivakumar made the assurance at the Karnataka Urdu Academy's annual awards ceremony, book release and 'Jashn-e-Urdu' programme in Bengaluru. He said the government would review the Academy's requirements and...