N Swamy Chalavadi

N Swamy Chalavadi is a prominent Indian politician and the leader of the opposition in the Karnataka legislative council. He is known for his critical stance on the current state government’s fiscal policies, particularly regarding the management of state debt and financial discipline. Recently, he has vocally opposed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's budget, labeling it as a 'debt-based' budget and criticizing the Congress party's approach to governance that he claims has led to the highest debt levels in the state's history.