The record
Written from the 1 report below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- Pulakuntahalli Raghunathreddy, vice president of the Rajya Okkaligara Okkoota, said at a press conference on Monday that the absence of any minister from Kolar and Chikkaballapura districts in the state cabinet will hurt the development of both districts.
- He said this is the first time in the history of undivided Kolar district that the area has no cabinet representation, calling it regional discrimination.
- He noted that the drought-prone districts already face serious agriculture and drinking water problems, and that irrigation projects could be delayed without a local minister.
What to watch next
- Whether the state government inducts a minister from Kolar or Chikkaballapura districts
- Progress of irrigation projects in the drought-affected districts
- Any further statements or pressure from community organisations on cabinet representation
Coverage1
1 report
Indian-language1
All filed from India
Named India · Chikkaballapura · Kolar · Pulakuntahalli Raghunathareddy · Rajya Okkalar OKoota
The 1 report is listed beside the record.
Ask this story
Answers cite the reports above, or say they can't.