BJP leaders visit drought-hit areas in Shivamogga
A group of leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ventured into drought-stricken regions of Shivamogga and Bhadravathi taluks on Thursday. The delegation, comprising former ministers V. Sunil Kumar and Araga Jnanendra, along with legislators S.N. Channabasappa, D.S. Arun, and Dhananjay Sarji, paid a visit to the Bhadra dam in Lakkavalli to assess the quantity of water available. Following this, they proceeded to Tyajavalli, Chamenahalli, and Hathikatte, engaging with local farmers.
Upon their arrival, the team observed a significant decline in maize crop growth. The farmers expressed their discontent to the delegation, citing challenges they face due to insufficient rainfall and inconsistent power supply. They revealed that power for their pump sets was only accessible at night, complicating their efforts to manage the situation, as they could not anticipate water from the reservoirs.
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