Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar not concerned about drought situation in Karnataka, alleges BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra has criticized the Karnataka government for its alleged inaction regarding the state's drought situation. He also accused political parties of exploiting student protests over NEET for their own political agendas.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the ongoing political friction between the BJP and the ruling party in Karnataka regarding disaster management and student activism.
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra has alleged that the Karnataka government is not giving due attention to the plight of farmers, even as the State is anticipating severe drought.
“The CM should give attention to farmers’ problems, as much as he is interested in the real-estate sector,” he said while speaking to the media during his visit to Shivamogga on Tuesday (July 21).
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