Archive · 29 Jul 2026
BJP Demands Drought Declaration in Karnataka
The BJP in Karnataka is asking the state government to say there is a drought because farmers are having a really hard time.
They say the government should help farmers by giving them money for their damaged crops and trees.
The BJP also wants the government to stop sending fodder to other states so that the animals in Karnataka have enough to eat.
The government hasn't declared a drought yet, and the BJP thinks this is because the government doesn't have enough money.
The BJP is also upset that the government hasn't done much to help farmers since the new chief minister started his job.
They are planning to talk about this in the legislature and might protest if the government doesn't do anything.
BJP demands immediate drought declaration in Karnataka due to severe rainfall shortage.
Farmers face distress with only 19% crop sowing in some districts and significant crop damage.
BJP criticizes the government for not declaring a drought and providing insufficient compensation.
31 farmer suicides in the last two months, with 2,800 in three years under the current government.
BJP proposes Rs 50,000 per acre and Rs 10,000 per tree compensation, along with other relief measures.
- Who
- BJP leaders and Karnataka farmers
- What
- BJP demands drought declaration and relief for farmers
- When
- Ongoing, with a legislature session starting on August 13
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Due to severe rainfall shortage and farmer distress
BJP's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Drought Declaration
BJP's Perspective
The BJP urges the government to immediately declare a drought to provide relief to farmers and access central government assistance.
Government's Perspective
The government has not declared a drought, allegedly due to financial constraints and pending dues under various schemes.
Farmers' Compensation
BJP's Perspective
The BJP demands Rs 50,000 per acre for damaged crops and Rs 10,000 per tree for damaged coconut and arecanut trees.
Government's Perspective
The government has announced only Rs 16 as compensation for a dried-up arecanut plant, which the BJP criticizes as insufficient.
- Rainfall Shortage
- 44% in Malnad, 35% in coastal region, 33% in northern interior, 31% in southern interior
- Crop Sowing
- Only 19% in Davangere and Chitradurga districts
- Farmer Suicides
- 31 in the last two months, 2,800 in three years, 787 in 2025–26
- BJP's Demands
- Drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per acre, Rs 10,000 per tree, Rs 50 crore per constituency, task force formation, fodder availability
- Government's Actions
- No drought declaration, Rs 16 compensation for arecanut plants