Kumaraswamy Slams Karnataka for Festivals Over Drought Relief, Inaugurates Facilities in Kotekal
On Sunday, H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister, criticized the Karnataka Congress government for failing to address drought and spending public funds on festivals instead of aiding farmers in Koppal, Raichur, and Kalaburagi districts facing severe hardship due to lack of monsoon. He inaugurated facilities in Kotekal, including a cooperative society building and handloom center, praising PKPS efforts while highlighting drinking water shortages in rural areas. Published August 17, 2026.
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Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy criticized the Karnataka government's handling of the drought, highlighting the lack of monsoon and inadequate aid to farmers.
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