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Will discuss drought in special session regardless of BJP cooperation

Headline by Prism · from 2 reports

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state legislature will hold a special session to address the ongoing drought and farmer concerns.

Reader brief

Through the Reader lens: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has committed to holding a three-day special legislative session focused on drought conditions and the K. Kasturirangan Committee report on the Western Ghats. The session will proceed regardless of participation from the opposition BJP. Additionally, the Chief Minister plans to lead a cross-party delegation to New Delhi to request federal financial relief for drought-affected areas. He is also coordinating with Maharashtra to address water shortages in the Bhima river basin.

What to watch next

  • Outcome of the three-day legislative session on drought and Western Ghats report
  • Progress of the cross-party delegation's visit to New Delhi for financial assistance
  • Resolution of the drinking water scarcity in Kalaburagi and Yadgir districts

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D.K. Shivakumar

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  • This time, we will discuss the drought issue and take an appropriate decision, no matter whether BJP legislators cooperate or not
    [1]The Hindu· 17 Sept· opens on the quote
    In the article

    on the Western Ghats and the next two days to the drought situation. “BJP leaders did not allow us to conduct the last session properly, as they are not concerned about the problems being faced by farmers and the poor. This time, we will discuss the drought issue and take an appropriate decision, no matter whether BJP legislators cooperate or not ,” he said. Mr. Shivakumar also said he would lead a delegation comprising government representatives and Opposition leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok and BJP State president

  • This time, we will discuss the drought issue and take an appropriate decision, no matter whether BJP legislators cooperate or not
    [2]The Hindu — Karnataka· 17 Sept· opens on the quote
    In the article

    on the Western Ghats and the next two days to the drought situation. “BJP leaders did not allow us to conduct the last session properly, as they are not concerned about the problems being faced by farmers and the poor. This time, we will discuss the drought issue and take an appropriate decision, no matter whether BJP legislators cooperate or not ,” he said. Mr. Shivakumar also said he would lead a delegation comprising government representatives and Opposition leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok and BJP State president

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All filed from IndiaSingle originNamed India · IN-KA · Andhra Pradesh · Bharatiya Janata Party · B.Y. Vijayendra · DK Shivakumar · Karnataka · Maharashtra · Priyank Kharge · Radhakrishna Doddamani · R. Ashok · Telangana · Union Government of India

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