Archive · 2 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- He said he would wait for the government’s second drought-hit list before deciding.
- Where
- Jagalur taluk in Davanagere district.
- Why
- He wants the government to recognize the drought situation and provide justice and support to Jagalur’s residents.
- 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.