Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Khandre Criticizes BJP's Drought Assessment Tour
Eshwar B. Khandre, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister, criticized the BJP leaders for their drought assessment tour in Karnataka.
He said the tour was just for show and that the BJP doesn't really care about the farmers or the people affected by the drought.
He challenged the BJP to prove their commitment to Karnataka by securing pending central funds and getting approval for important projects like Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri Nala.
He also questioned why the BJP hadn't secured special financial assistance for Karnataka despite the drought.
This comes amid a political fight between the Congress and the BJP over how the drought is being handled and the release of central funds.
Eshwar B. Khandre criticized BJP leaders for their symbolic drought assessment tour in Karnataka.
He alleged that the BJP's tour lacked genuine concern for farmers and affected communities.
Khandre challenged the BJP to secure pending central funds and approval for Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri Nala projects.
He questioned why the BJP hadn't secured special financial assistance for Karnataka despite the drought.
The remarks come amid a political exchange between the Congress and the BJP over the handling of the drought situation.
- Who
- Eshwar B. Khandre, BJP leaders
- What
- Criticism of BJP's drought assessment tour and call for central funds
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To address the drought situation and secure central funds for Karnataka
Congress (Khandre's View)
BJP
Purpose of Drought Assessment
Congress (Khandre's View)
The BJP's drought assessment tour is symbolic and lacks genuine concern for farmers and affected communities.
BJP
The BJP's drought assessment tour is a genuine effort to understand and address the drought situation.
Commitment to Karnataka
Congress (Khandre's View)
The BJP should secure pending central funds and approval for Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri Nala projects to show commitment to Karnataka.
BJP
The BJP is committed to Karnataka and is working to address the drought situation and secure necessary funds.
- Minister
- Eshwar B. Khandre
- Position
- Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister
- State
- Karnataka
- Projects Mentioned
- Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri Nala
- Central Funds
- Pending