Karnataka MLA MT Krishnappa sparked controversy in the state Assembly on Tuesday after he demanded that the state government should give two liquor bottles for free to all men every week.

Citing Karnataka's welfare schemes for women, JD(S) MLA MT Krishnappa proposed two free liquor bottles for men in the state. His remarks sparked backlash from Congress leaders and women legislators.

JD(S) lawmaker MT Krishnappa suggested giving two free bottles of liquor per week to men, arguing that the government already provides benefits like free electricity and bus travel for women.