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- The Karnataka government has added Molakalmuru, Chitradurga and Holalkere taluks to its drought-affected list in the third phase.
- With this addition, all six taluks of Chitradurga district are now declared drought-hit.
- Only Hosadurga, Challakere and Hiriyur taluks were included in the first phase list.
- Protests had taken place at taluk centres after the remaining three taluks were left out, including a Molakalmuru bandh and a call for a district bandh.
- The declaration of the remaining three taluks brings relief to the district, and the agitation has been called off.
What to watch next
- Release of drought relief measures or compensation for all six taluks
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