Kharge urges PM Modi to release ₹3,705 crore aid for drought-hit Karnataka

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting immediate release of ₹3,705 crore in drought relief assistance for Karnataka. Kharge cited state government estimates showing crop losses of ₹18,748.23 crore across 19.52 lakh hectares due to drought conditions.

The letter urges the Centre to prioritise financial support to help affected farmers and mitigate the agricultural crisis in the state. Kharge's appeal comes as Karnataka continues to grapple with severe drought conditions impacting agricultural productivity across multiple districts.