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Ashoka Demands Rs 50,000-Acre Drought Compensation in Karnataka

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Opposition leader R Ashoka accused Karnataka’s Congress government of ignoring drought warnings.
He demanded Rs 50,000 per acre for crop loss and Rs 10 crore per constituency for drinking-water shortages.
He called for a white paper on the state treasury, pending dues, debt burden, and drought-relief spending.
The Finance Department reported a 2.95 % fiscal deficit and a Rs 22,952 crore revenue deficit.

History

Historical Context

In 2002 Karnataka’s severe drought left more than 3 million farmers without irrigation, prompting a Rs 12 billion state relief and a $50 million World Bank water-conservation pledge. The episode foreshadowed recurring Kaveri disputes, such as Tamil Nadu’s 2016 Supreme Court battle over water releases. Today opposition leader R Ashoka cites that legacy, demanding Rs 50,000 per acre and a Rs 10 crore water fund.

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Story summary

Opposition leader R Ashoka accused Karnataka’s Congress government of ignoring drought warnings.
He demanded Rs 50,000 per acre for crop loss and Rs 10 crore per constituency for drinking-water shortages.
He called for a white paper on the state treasury, pending dues, debt burden, and drought-relief spending.
The Finance Department reported a 2.95 % fiscal deficit and a Rs 22,952 crore revenue deficit.

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