The event sparked a political disagreement between the Congress-led state government and the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding project funding. The Karnataka government says it covers 84% of the metro costs, while the central government contributes 16%, seeking increased central support for Bengaluru's infrastructure.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya countered, accusing the state of misrepresenting costs and emphasising the equal joint venture nature of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation. Additionally, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a central solid waste management project.