Karnataka Congress MLA Yashvantharayagowda Patil resigns over Indi’s exclusion from drought-hit list
Patil said 188 taluks have been declared drought-hit statewide, but Indi and Chadachan were left out despite repeated requests.
- On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Congress MLA Yeshwanthrayagouda Patil submitted his resignation to Karnataka Assembly Speaker Gurupadagouda Sanganagouda Patil, citing the government's failure to declare his Indi constituency in Vijayapura district as drought-hit.
- Despite 188 taluks being declared drought-affected statewide, the government excluded Indi and Chadachan, where farmers face severe hardships following crop failure during the 2026-27 monsoon season.
- Patil claimed officials prioritize those employing "pressure tactics" over his straightforward approach, noting he submitted a formal representation to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on June 28, 2026.
- Following the resignation, Chief Minister Shivakumar met Patil in the Assembly to urge him to withdraw the letter, while Opposition leader R Ashoka criticized the government's handling during a legislative exchange.
- This marks Patil's second resignation this year following an earlier attempt in August, as the government continues field assessments in 53 taluks that could push the total drought-hit count to 200.
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Karnataka Cong MLA sends resignation to Speaker
Bengaluru, Sep 23 (PTI) Congress MLA Yeshwanthrayagouda Patil has sent his resignation to Karnataka Assembly Speaker G S Patil citing the state government’s failure to declare his Indi constituency in Vijayapura district as drought-hit despite repeated representations. Stating that he is unable to respond to the hopes and aspirations of his constituency’s people, he alleged […]
Karnataka Congress MLA Yashvantharayagowda Patil resigns over Indi’s exclusion from drought-hit list
Congress MLA Yashvantharayagowda Patil has taken a bold step by resigning from the Assembly, protesting the omission of Indi from the drought-affected regions. He formally submitted his resignation to Speaker G S Patil, pointing out the government's failure to recognize both Indi and Chadachana as drought-stricken areas despite repeated requests.
Karnataka Congress MLA Offers Resignation Over Indi Being Left Out Of Drought List
<p>Congress MLA Yashwanthrayagowda Patil has reportedly offered his resignation from the Karnataka Assembly, citing the state government's failure to declare Indi taluk in Vijayapura district as drought-affected. Patil, who represents the Indi constituency, has submitted his resignation letter to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and also tendered his resignation to the Speaker's office.</p> <p>In his resignation letter, Patil said farmers and reside…
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