Opposition refuses to be part of the all-party delegation to Centre over drought relief
Opposition parties in Karnataka have refused to join an all-party delegation to meet the Prime Minister regarding drought relief, citing concerns over unnecessary government expenditure. The state government had hoped for a unified front to secure central assistance for drought-hit farmers.
Why it matters
The refusal highlights deep-seated political polarization in India that can hinder collective state-level efforts to address humanitarian and agricultural crises.
The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) have refused to be part of the proposed all-party delegation planned by the Karnataka government to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek Central assistance for drought relief.
On Sunday, Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok said that they would not be part of the proposed delegation.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is leaving for Delhi on Monday to take part in the Congress Working Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday. The Chief Minister had earlier indicated that the government is seeking a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and an all-party delegation from Karnataka.
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