Farmers threaten stir if special session fails to address drought
Farmers in Karnataka, represented by the KRRS, have threatened protests if the upcoming special legislative session fails to address the state's severe drought. They are demanding loan waivers, better power supply, and scientific compensation for crop losses.
Why it matters
It highlights the critical socio-economic struggle of farmers facing climate-induced agricultural crises in India.
The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has threatened to stage massive protest rallies at all district headquarters in the State on September 28 if the special session of the State legislature fails to address the drought crisis.
Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Sunday, KRRS leader Badagalapura Nagendra said the farmers will hold demonstrations outside the offices of the Deputy Commissioners in different districts, while also gherao elected representatives if seen in public.
A three-day special session of the State Legislature is scheduled to begin in Bengaluru from September 21.
While welcoming the convening of a special session to discuss the drought in the State, Mr. Nagendra said the session would be rendered meaningless if it failed to result in the implementation of programmes to address the severe drought situation.
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