Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Shivakumar Presses BJP to Join Karnataka Drought Delegation
Karnataka is facing a drought, meaning there is not enough water.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar wants all parties to visit Delhi together.
They would ask the Centre for help for farmers.
He said the BJP should join the delegation.
He called the BJP’s possible refusal political drama and hypocrisy.
The state says it will still help farmers if other parties do not join.
A Central team will visit Karnataka on October 3 to study the drought.
Shivakumar also wants to discuss the Kasturirangan report with national leaders.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said BJP leaders should join an all-party delegation to Delhi seeking drought relief from the Centre.
Shivakumar called a refusal by the BJP evidence that its position on the drought was political drama and hypocrisy.
The state government said it would protect farmers’ interests even if Opposition parties declined to participate.
A Central team is scheduled to visit Karnataka on October 3 to assess the drought situation.
Shivakumar also plans an all-party meeting and discussions with Union ministers and the Prime Minister about the Kasturirangan report.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, BJP leaders, Opposition parties, and a Central assessment team.
- What
- The Karnataka government is urging an all-party delegation to seek Central drought relief for the state.
- When
- Shivakumar made the remarks on Monday; a Central team is scheduled to visit on October 3.
- Where
- The drought affects Karnataka, while the proposed delegation would submit its representation in Delhi.
- Why
- The delegation would seek assistance for drought-affected farmers and discuss the Kasturirangan report with the Centre.
Karnataka Government Position
BJP and Opposition Position
Joining the Delhi delegation
Karnataka Government Position
Shivakumar says BJP leaders should join the all-party delegation to seek drought relief and demonstrate concern for Karnataka’s farmers.
BJP and Opposition Position
BJP leaders and other Opposition parties have indicated they will not join the proposed delegation; the articles do not provide their detailed reasons.
Responsibility for compensation
Karnataka Government Position
Shivakumar says the state will take necessary measures to protect farmers and challenges those seeking compensation to obtain it from the Centre.
BJP and Opposition Position
Some leaders are demanding compensation of ₹25,000 or ₹50,000 for farmers, according to Shivakumar’s remarks.
- State
- Karnataka
- Chief minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Main issue
- Central relief for drought-affected farmers
- Proposed delegation
- An all-party group would submit a memorandum in Delhi
- Central assessment
- A Central team is scheduled to visit Karnataka on October 3
- Requested compensation
- Some leaders have demanded ₹25,000 or ₹50,000 for farmers
- Additional issue
- The Kasturirangan report
