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Karnataka MLA Protests Exclusion from Drought-Hit List
A Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Janata Dal (Secular) party, Kandakur, protested the exclusion of Gurmitkal and Yadgir taluks from Karnataka's list of drought-hit areas. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar indicated that more taluks might be declared drought-hit. The protest highlights local concerns regarding the official recognition of drought conditions and potential government assistance.
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- Centre (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express