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Karnataka Congress MLA Sets Deadline Over Drought Recognition Demand
Senior Congress leader H K Patil has threatened to resign as a Member of the Legislative Assembly unless Gadag taluk is officially declared drought-affected by October 10. The former Karnataka minister's ultimatum highlights growing tensions within the party over relief measures for drought-stricken regions.
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H K Patil, a veteran Congress politician and ex-minister in Karnataka, issued the stark warning on Sunday, signalling his willingness to step down from his legislative seat if authorities fail to grant drought status to Gadag taluk within the stipulated timeframe. The demand underscores the mounting pressure on the state government to expedite drought declarations across affected areas in the state. Patil's ultimatum reflects frustration among elected representatives over the pace of relief disbursement and official recognition of agricultural distress in their constituencies. The threat to resign represents an escalation in the internal party dialogue on drought relief, with senior Congress figures pushing for faster government action. The October 10 deadline suggests an attempt to force administrative action before the monsoon season's official conclusion, a critical period for assessing crop damage and determining eligibility for drought-relief schemes.