Bhima Basin Farmers Devastated: Floods, Debt, and Political Inaction

In Kalyana Karnataka, farmers suffer immense losses due to heavy rains and floods while the Congress government faces criticism for its lack of response. Leader of Opposition R Ashoka accuses the government of neglect, spending on caste surveys rather than addressing the crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of farmers in despair.

The farmers of Kalyana Karnataka are grappling with severe losses due to heavy rains and flooding, while the state government, led by Congress, is under fire for its apparent inaction. Leader of Opposition R Ashoka criticized the government for its alleged negligence and compared its expenditures on caste surveys to the urgent needs of farmers battling debt and crop destruction.

Ashoka emphasized the plight of tenant farmers, who have reportedly invested significant amounts on leased lands only to face ruin. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar of abandonment, leaving around 3.5 lakh farmers distraught without offering compensation or a plan for relief.

The situation, labeled as already dire, compounds the struggles faced by agricultural communities in Kalaburagi, Yadgir, and Bidar. Ashoka accused Congress of lacking empathy, and demanded accountability for their perceived 'betrayal' of farmers. This crisis puts the spotlight on Rahul Gandhi's silence and the government's handling of the rural predicament.

(With inputs from agencies.)