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Congress MLA Threatens Resignation Over Jagalur Drought Recognition
Jagalur is facing a serious drought situation, according to MLA B Devendrappa.
He wants the government to officially declare the taluk drought-hit.
Such recognition could help the people receive government support.
Devendrappa is unhappy that Jagalur has not yet been included.
He says leaders promised that it would appear on the second list.
He will wait until that list is announced.
If Jagalur is still left out, he says he may resign as MLA.
He said continuing in office would have little purpose if he cannot help his constituents.
Congress MLA B Devendrappa said he may resign if Jagalur taluk is not added to the official drought-hit list.
Devendrappa criticized the Davanagere district administration and the district’s minister in charge over the alleged delay.
He said senior leaders assured him Jagalur would be included in the government’s second drought-hit list.
The MLA said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and the deputy chief minister had also assured him on the matter.
Devendrappa said he would wait for the second list before deciding whether to resign from his Assembly seat.
- Who
- Congress MLA B Devendrappa, the state government, and the people of Jagalur taluk.
- What
- Devendrappa warned that he would resign if Jagalur is not included in the official list of drought-hit taluks.
- Where
- Jagalur taluk in Davanagere district.
- When
- He said he would wait for the government’s second drought-hit list before deciding.
- Why
- He wants the government to recognize the drought situation and provide justice and support to Jagalur’s residents.
Key facts
- MLA
- B Devendrappa
- Affected area
- Jagalur taluk
- District
- Davanagere
- Demand
- Inclusion in the official drought-hit taluk list
- Deadline
- Announcement of the government’s second list
- Potential action
- Resignation from the Assembly seat
- Assurances cited
- Devendrappa said senior leaders, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and the deputy chief minister assured him of Jagalur’s inclusion.
Quotes
B Devendrappa
Congress MLA representing Jagalur
“I will wait until the second list is announced. If Jagalur is included, the issue will be resolved. But if the government fails to provide justice to my people, I am ready to resign”
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“If you stand under a tree that bears fruit, you can expect to get fruit. You cannot stand under a thorny tree and expect fruit.”
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