CM likely to attend GST Council meeting on October 7

Bengaluru: Amid severe drought conditions across Karnataka, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is expected to attend the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting scheduled in Delhi on October 7.

Focus on Karnataka’s case before GST Council

Sources in the Chief Minister’s Office said Mr. Shivakumar is likely to participate in the meeting and present the State’s case before the GST Council. While specific details of Karnataka’s submissions were not disclosed, officials indicated that the Chief Minister will personally lead the State’s representation at the meeting.

Preparatory review underway

In the run-up to the Council session, Mr. Shivakumar is scheduled to review Karnataka’s preparations and will hold a meeting with senior officials of the Finance Department on Monday. The review is expected to finalise the State’s positions and priorities ahead of the October 7 deliberations in Delhi.

Severe drought forms backdrop

The development comes as Karnataka faces severe drought conditions, which have added urgency to fiscal and policy discussions at the State level. Officials suggested the prevailing situation has underscored the importance of the State’s engagement with the Council.

Next steps

Following Monday’s internal review, the Chief Minister is expected to firm up Karnataka’s inputs and travel to Delhi for the Council meeting. Further details of the State’s agenda and anticipated outcomes are awaited.

Published: October 5, 2026 | Bengaluru