Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister writes to PM, HM, Agriculture Minister seeking urgent release of drought relief
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has requested urgent drought relief funds from the central government, citing a 35% rainfall deficit. He is calling for an all-party delegation to meet with federal ministers to expedite the release of over ₹20,000 crore.
Why it matters
Highlights the financial strain on states during climate-induced agricultural crises and the resulting political tension with the central government.
Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister writes to PM, HM, Agriculture Minister seeking urgent release of drought relief left Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, who also holds the Revenue portfolio, has written separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. File Photo The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hslcqx/article71610931.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Parameshwara_-LG6OGLVLK1.3.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator G. Parameshwara File Photo He has appealed to opposition parties to set aside political differences and cooperate on an issue concerning the interests of Karnataka, and join the all-party delegation to meet the Prime Minister to seek release of drought relief funds Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister G.
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