Archive · 4 Sep 2025
JD(S) Leader Urges Loan Waivers After Flood Damage in Karnataka
Heavy rains and flooding in Karnataka damaged crops, causing distress for farmers.
A political leader, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, wants the government to help farmers by forgiving their loans.
He says the government isn't paying enough attention and hasn't visited the affected areas.
He also criticized the government for not providing enough fertilizer and for possibly planning to buy an expensive helicopter, while farmers struggle.
The leader is demanding the government increase the compensation.
The JD(S) party will assess the damage and pressure the government to act.
JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy urged the Karnataka government to waive farmers’ loans.
Heavy rains and floods caused widespread crop damage across Karnataka.
Kumaraswamy criticized the government for not visiting affected areas.
He mentioned a government proposal to buy a helicopter or private jet.
The JD(S) plans to assess the damage and submit a report to the government.
- Who
- JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy
- What
- Urged the Karnataka government to waive farmers' loans due to crop damage from heavy rains and floods.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Karnataka, particularly Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka, and Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga
- Why
- Because of widespread crop damage caused by heavy rains and floods across the state.
- Affected Land
- 142,000 hectares
- Excess Rainfall Areas
- Kittur, Kalyana Karnataka, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga
- Demand for Compensation
- Rs 20,000-25,000 per hectare
- NDRF Compensation
- Rs 6,800 per hectare
- Urea Black Market Price
- Rs 1,000-1,200 per bag
- Usual Urea Price
- Rs 266 per bag