{
  "id": 15444461,
  "title": "Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeks Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appointment to discuss sugarcane growers’ issues and drought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/karnataka-chief-minister-d-k-shivakumar-seeks-prime-minister-narendra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T16:18:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-chief-minister-dk-shivakumar-seeks-prime-minister-narendra-modis-appointment-to-discuss-sugarcane-growers-issues-and-drought/article71600737.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (October 18) to discuss the challenges faced by sugarcane growers and the drought situation in Karnataka. He also urged Opposition leaders to join an all-party delegation to meet the Prime Minister and find solutions to the issues. At Mysuru airport, Mr. Shivakumar told reporters that Opposition leaders had previously expressed their willingness to join the delegation, and he hoped they would follow through on their promises.\n\nAddressing the ongoing sugarcane growers' agitation, Shivakumar appealed to the farmers to call off their protest and resolve the problems through discussions. He reminded the farmers of his previous conversations with them and appealed to them through the media to withdraw their protest. Shivakumar emphasized that everyone should sit together and find a solution, stating that there is no point in politicizing the issue or making accusations against anyone. He maintained that he would not engage in such politics, as he prioritizes the welfare of farmers and the people.\n\nWhen asked about the demand for the State government to contribute financially towards the support price for sugarcane, Shivakumar indicated that the matter could be discussed. He highlighted that there are different categories of farmers in the State, and it is essential to consider everyone's interests.",
  "summary": "Mr. Shivakumar says Opposition leaders had earlier expressed their willingness to join the delegation and he hoped they would stand by their words.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Shivakumar told not to engage in scaring sugarcane farmers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/shivakumar-told-not-to-engage-in-scaring-sugarcane-farmers",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:03:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}