As Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil’s December 24 deadline for the Maharashtra government nears its end, he is expected to announce the community's next course of action.
The Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka unit criticised Congress for flaunting luxury at a time when the state is reeling under a financial crisis and drought-like situation.
Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a high-level committee meeting in Delhi to decide on Karnataka s request for funds for drought relief programs. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed hope for a positive response from the Centre. Siddaramaiah had requested Rs 18,177 crore to address the severe drought situation in the state.
The BJP leader also raised concerns about the government releasing water to Tamil Nadu at the expense of providing drinking water to its residents. | Latest News India