Karnataka CM seeks Modi meet on sugarcane crisis, drought relief

Karnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has sought a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the mounting challenges confronting sugarcane growers in the state and the severe drought conditions affecting agricultural regions.

Shivakumar emphasized that addressing these issues requires urgent intervention at the national level, signaling the gravity of the situation facing farmers across Karnataka's sugarcane-growing districts.

In a bid to present a united front on agricultural concerns, the Chief Minister has appealed to opposition political leaders to stand by their earlier declarations of support. Shivakumar noted that opposition representatives had previously expressed willingness to be part of the delegation that would meet with the Prime Minister.

The move reflects growing pressure on the state government to tackle mounting agrarian distress, with sugarcane farmers facing financial strain and drought-affected regions requiring enhanced central assistance and policy intervention. By seeking cross-party participation in the delegation, Shivakumar aims to underscore the non-partisan nature of agricultural challenges confronting the state.

The proposed meeting would mark an important opportunity to place Karnataka's agricultural crisis directly before the central government for potential policy remedies and financial support measures.