MLA threatens protest against govt. failure to include Gurmitkal in drought-hit list
MLA Sharanagouda Kandkur has threatened to protest against the Karnataka government for excluding Gurmitkal and Yadgir taluks from the official drought-hit list. He cited significant rainfall deficits and crop losses as evidence that the region requires immediate relief.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the tension between local representatives and state governments regarding the allocation of drought relief funds.
Gurmitkal Janata Dal(S) MLA Sharanagouda Kandkur has strongly criticized the State government for omitting Gurmitkal and Yadgir taluks from its recent drought-hit notification.
The legislator warned that he will launch a protest outside the Vidhana Soudha if these taluks are not included in the upcoming second list of declared drought-affected regions.
Addressing reporters at his office in Yadgir, Mr. Kandkur questioned the criteria and parameters used by the State government to determine drought severity across districts.
Citing official rainfall data, the MLA pointed out that between June 1 and July 31, Yadgir and Gurmitkal taluks experienced severe rainfall deficits of 59% and 58%, respectively.
The shortfall persisted till August 28, with deficits standing at 54% for Yadgir and 44% for Gurmitkal.
Meanwhile, neighboring Shahapur and Shorapur taluks recorded deficits of 50% and 35%.
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