Belagavi: BJP seeks immediate drought relief
The BJP in Karnataka is demanding immediate government intervention and financial compensation for farmers affected by severe drought conditions. The party also criticized the state government for internal political instability and delays in appointing an Agriculture Minister.
Why it matters
Highlights the intersection of climate-induced agricultural distress and political instability in a major Indian state.
BJP has urged the Karnataka government to immediately start drought relief works in the State. The government should take up assessment of crop loss and begin distribution of compensation. There is no point waiting for the resumption of rainfall, N. Ravikumar, BJP MLC, said at Yaragatti in Belagavi district on Sunday (August 9).
He was heading a team of party legislators and leaders visiting drought-hit areas in various districts.
The delegation visited fields of some farmers at Yaragatti, Ramadurga, Sopadla, Chandargi, and Kadakol villages.
Mr. Ravikumar said that it is unfortunate that after so many days of drought, the State is yet to have an Agriculture Minister. The Congress should stop all its internal quarrels and allot portfolios to Ministers. The State should also start distribution of crop loss relief without waiting for reports from the Central teams. Additional relief can be sought from the Centre later, he said.
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