Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday reviewed the drought-like situation in several parts of the state and said the government is closely monitoring conditions. Speaking during his visit to Kalaburagi, he said a legal framework exists for declaring drought-affected areas and addressing the challenges faced by affected communities.
A fresh political confrontation has emerged between the Congress and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) after Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the organisation’s legal status and accountability.
