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- Samyukta Horata Karnataka has called for a 'Kalaburagi Bandh' general strike on August 17 to press the State government to declare Kalaburagi district and the wider Kalyana Karnataka region drought-hit and roll out relief measures for farmers and rural communities.
- The announcement was made at a joint press conference on July 26 by Sharanabasappa Mamshetty, Bhimashankar Madiyal and R.G.
- Shetgar, with backing from several farmers' organisations.
- The groups cite dried-up crops, depleted groundwater, a drinking water crisis and rural distress, and are demanding free seeds and fertilisers, ₹50,000 per acre compensation, settlement of crop insurance claims, loan waivers, cattle camps and other relief.
- The organisers warn the agitation will be intensified if the government does not respond.
What to watch next
- Whether the State government declares Kalyana Karnataka drought-hit and announces relief measures before August 17.
- Whether the August 17 bandh proceeds as planned and how extensively it is observed in Kalaburagi.
- Any Central intervention in Karnataka's demand for 15 tmcft of water from Maharashtra's Ujani reservoir.
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