CPI(M) seeks comprehensive relief package for drought-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh
The party demands that drought be declared a national calamity and โน1 lakh crore released as relief
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The party demands that drought be declared a national calamity and โน1 lakh crore released as relief
Accusing the Karnataka government and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of failing to protect the interests of the State with respect to the Cauvery, Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad remarked that the State should learn from Tamil Nadu on protecting its share of water as well as its farmers during distress
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed a public meeting on the Kasturirangan report in Sakleshpur on Sunday
The situation has worsened as the State failed to act despite warnings from meteorologists about severe El Niรฑo conditions, says party State secretary Srinivasa Rao
Speaking at a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, they said the prevailing drought-like situation warranted immediate government intervention and financial assistance to farmers.
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson alleged that the administration was preventing farmers from holding protests and meeting officials; farmers have been seeking developed residential plots and enhanced compensation for land acquired for development projects
The call for the sit-in outside the residences and offices of several ministers in Punjab was given by the KMM on a 12-point charter of demands, including loan waiver and withdrawal of cases registered against those who participated in agitations by farmers and workers.
The State has suffered crop losses of โน5.40 lakh crore, says party State secretary Srinivasa Rao, demanding that drought-affected mandals be declared immediately and โน50,000 each be given to the affected families
Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the leaders of the farm outfits that the Narendra Modi government will finalise every policy on the basis of consensus after discussions with farmers