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Karnataka CM and DCM Condemn Opposition for Refusing to Join Drought Delegation to Centre
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:34 PM
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Karnataka's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister criticized opposition leaders for declining to join an all‑party delegation to the Union government on drought matters.
Karnataka is currently grappling with a severe drought that has affected large swaths of the state. In response, the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister formed an all‑party delegation to present the state's concerns to the Union government.
Opposition parties declined to participate in the delegation, citing differences in approach and strategy. The decision was met with sharp criticism from the ruling coalition.
The Chief Minister publicly slammed the opposition's refusal, stating that a united front was essential for securing timely relief and resources from the Centre. He warned that the lack of cooperation could delay critical aid to affected districts.
The incident underscores the growing rift between the ruling party and the opposition over how best to address Karnataka's water crisis, with implications for future inter‑party collaboration on state matters.
Opposition parties declined to participate in the delegation, citing differences in approach and strategy. The decision was met with sharp criticism from the ruling coalition.
The Chief Minister publicly slammed the opposition's refusal, stating that a united front was essential for securing timely relief and resources from the Centre. He warned that the lack of cooperation could delay critical aid to affected districts.
The incident underscores the growing rift between the ruling party and the opposition over how best to address Karnataka's water crisis, with implications for future inter‑party collaboration on state matters.