D.K. Shivakumar convenes meeting of Karnataka MPs in Delhi to press State’s pending demands
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called a meeting with state MPs to discuss pending development demands and drought assistance from the central government. The meeting also aims to coordinate political strategy for the upcoming parliamentary session.
Why it matters
Effective coordination between state and central governments is crucial for addressing regional crises like drought and securing necessary funding.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has convened a meeting of all Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members from Karnataka in New Delhi on Monday (July 26, 2026) to discuss the State’s pending proposals before the Centre and seek bipartisan support for securing Central assistance during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.
The meeting will be held at 6.30 p.m. at Karnataka Bhavan, with all MPs from the State having been invited. Around seven or eight State Ministers are also expected to attend.
Speaking to presspersons in Bengaluru on Sunday (July 26, 2026) ahead of his visit to New Delhi, Mr. Shivakumar said the meeting would focus on issues concerning Karnataka’s development and the need for MPs to collectively pursue them in Parliament.
“We want to present various issues connected to the State, and I hope all of them will work in the interest of Karnataka,” he said.
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