Karnataka government removes Jagalur Taluk from drought-hit list
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
The Karnataka government officially removed Jagalur Taluk from the drought-hit taluk list. Following this decision, BJP workers called for a bandh in Jagalur, which disrupted vehicular movement and shut down business activities at the Jagalur APMC.
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Why it matters
The exclusion occurred despite local claims that the region has faced drought for decades and that farmers depend on rainfall for cultivation. The protests involved the complete shutdown of business activities at the APMC.
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Who's involved
- KarnatakaThe state government that made the decision to exclude Jagalur Taluk from the drought list
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Related events
- Protests erupted regarding the exclusion of taluks from the drought list, coinciding with the Chief Minister's efforts to persuade the resignation withdrawal of Yashwantharayagowda Patil.
- The government of Karnataka has used an official to announce the official status of the drought across the state.
- The government is focusing on issues in Raichur district, which is composed of drought-affected taluks, involving Siddaramaiah.
- Drought declaration affects Kalaburagi district, and leaders addressed the issues before the Prime Minister.
- The Karnataka state government conducted an assessment of the drought situation across the state.