Kalaburagi likely to figure in second list of drought-hit taluks, says Ajay Singh
‘This is only the first list, and it is not final. We are hopeful that Kalaburagi will be included in the second list’
Minister for Minor Irrigation Ajay Singh announced that taluks in Kalaburagi district are likely to be included in the State government’s second list of drought-hit areas. During a press conference in Kalaburagi city, Dr. Singh assured that the government would make efforts to ensure the district’s drought-affected taluks were included in the second list, stating that the first list was not final.
The Minister highlighted the challenges faced by farmers in Kalaburagi due to inadequate rainfall and crop losses, and expressed hope for the inclusion of the district’s taluks in the drought-hit list. Dr. Singh emphasized that the drought was declared based on specific criteria and that the government would take necessary steps to protect the interests of farmers.
When asked about former Minister B. Nagendra’s resignation, Dr. Singh denied that Mr. Nagendra had resigned under pressure, explaining that it was a voluntary decision to avoid embarrassment to the Congress party. Dr. Singh also criticized the BJP for targeting Mr. Nagendra due to a lack of substantial issues against the Congress government, and accused the BJP of resorting to protest politics as elections approached.
He also mocked the BJP State leadership for facing internal differences and failing to present a united front.
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