Hubballi | ಕೃಷಿ ಸಾಲ ಮನ್ನಾ, ಮಹದಾಯಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಜಾರಿಗಾಗಿ ಆಗ್ರಹಿಸಿ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆ

According to Vartha Bharati, members of the Karnataka Kalasa Banduri Horata Samiti staged a protest in front of the Mini Vidhana Soudha in Hubballi on Saturday. The demonstrators demanded that the central government waive agricultural loans and resolve long-standing issues surrounding the Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri Nala irrigation projects.

During the protest, Samiti President Siddu Teji argued that the central government should prioritize the needs of farmers by waiving loans from nationalized banks, noting that similar relief has been extended to corporate entities. He further called for state-wide debt relief due to prevailing drought conditions in Karnataka. Teji specifically urged Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who represents the region, to take a more active role in resolving the inter-state water dispute.

Vice President Babajan Mudhol also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the need for a tripartite meeting between the Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa. He stated that the Prime Minister should intervene to mediate the Mahadayi dispute, which remains a critical issue for the water security of North Karnataka. The protesters concluded the event by submitting a memorandum to the Prime Minister through the local Tehsildar.