BJP urges Karnataka Chief Minister to declare drought in affected taluks and take relief measures on war footing
Opposition leader R. Ashok has urged the Karnataka government to declare a drought in 150 taluks due to inadequate rainfall and declining reservoir levels. He is calling for immediate relief measures, including crop insurance, drinking water supply, and the convening of district-level review meetings.
Why it matters
The request highlights the urgent need for disaster management and agricultural support in response to climate-induced water scarcity.
Expressing concern that drought situation was intensifying in the State, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok has written to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urging him to take immediate precautions and relief measures on a war footing to manage the situation including declaration of affected taluks as “drought-hit”.
The article focuses on the opposition party's critique of the ruling government's handling of the drought situation.
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