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- BJP leaders in Koppal held an overnight protest in front of the district administration building on Monday, demanding the state government declare the district drought-affected due to rainfall shortage.
- The protesters, who continued their sit-in even through afternoon showers and evening drizzle, demanded compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre for farmers.
- They also demanded that the government rein in representatives of companies, including wind power and solar energy firms, who they alleged were committing atrocities against farmers.
- Several senior BJP figures, including MLA Doddanagouda Patil and district party president Naveen Gulagannavar, took part in the protest.
What to watch next
- Whether the Karnataka government declares Koppal district as drought-affected.
- Whether the demand for Rs 50,000 per acre compensation for farmers is addressed.
- Whether the government acts on alleged mistreatment of farmers by wind and solar power companies.
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Named India · DK Shivakumar · Government of Karnataka · Basavaraja Dadesuguru · Bharatiya Janata Party · Chandru Halageri · Doddanna Goud Patil · Dr. Basavaraja Kavatar · Hemalatha Nayak · Koppari · Navin Gulagananavar · Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya · Parannu Munavalli
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