Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Hits Out at BJP, JD(S) over Refusal to Join Delegation to Delhi

CM ‘challenges’ BJP to join delegation seeking central drought aid

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday challenged the BJP to join an all-party delegation to Delhi seeking drought relief from the Centre, saying its refusal would expose a gap between its demands for farmer compensation and its willingness to press the Union government for funds.

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar hits out at BJP, JD(S) over refusal to join delegation to Delhi

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has criticized the BJP and JD(S) for their decision to boycott the delegation. The opposition leaders' actions are seen as placing politics before the farmers' interests. A central assessment team is scheduled to visit Karnataka to evaluate the drought situation soon. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara emphasized the need for unity in addressing this issue.

Opposition refuses to be part of the all-party delegation to Centre over drought relief

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.

DK Shivakumar Calls for BJP Support in Karnataka Drought Delegation - News Next Live

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has called on BJP leaders in the state to join an all party delegation that plans to meet the central government over drought related concerns. Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the state government would seek central assistance and wanted representatives from all major political …