Will discuss drought in special session, irrespective of whether BJP cooperates or not: Karnataka Chief Minister

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said the State government will discuss the drought situation and problems faced by farmers during the three-day special session of the State legislature, irrespective of whether BJP legislators cooperate with the government.

Addressing a press conference at the Aiwan-e-Shahi guest house in Kalaburagi, Mr. Shivakumar said the first day of the session will be devoted to the K. Kasturirangan Committee report on the Western Ghats and the next two days to the drought situation.

“BJP leaders did not allow us to conduct the last session properly, as they are not concerned about the problems being faced by farmers and the poor. This time, we will discuss the drought issue and take an appropriate decision, no matter whether BJP legislators cooperate or not,” he said.