Opposition refuses to be part of the all-party delegation to Centre over drought relief
Chief Minister had earlier indicated that the government is seeking an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a meeting with a delegation of leaders from all parties in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) have declined to join the proposed all-party delegation that the Karnataka government plans to send to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking Central assistance for drought relief. Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy, along with Opposition Leader R. Ashok, stated that they would not participate in the proposed delegation.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is set to travel to Delhi on Monday to attend the Congress Working Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
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