Drought Debate Turns Into Fracas over Union Govt Funding

Drought debate turns into fracas over Union govt funding

Karnataka drought session erupts in chaos as BJP targets CM DK Shivakumar over preparedness, while Congress questions Centre aid; protests, walkouts disrupt debate.

Special Assembly session: Centre's support needed for drought relief, says Karnataka Dy CM Parameshwara

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) In view of the severe drought situation in the state, the Karnataka government is continuously taking measures to provide necessary relief to farmers and the public. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that the Union government should relax the existing drought declaration norms and provide the financial assistance required to effectively …

Centre’s support needed for drought relief, Union govt should relax drought declaration norms: K’taka Dy CM Parameshwara

Bengaluru, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) In view of the severe drought situation in the state, the Karnataka government is continuously taking measures to provide necessary relief to farmers and the public. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that the Union government should relax the existing drought declaration norms and provide the financial assistance required to effectively address…