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Aland MLA and farmers hold dharna in Kalaburagi for drought relief

Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India · Nov 11, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 11.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters are seeking the release of central drought relief funds for Karnataka following severe crop losses due to monsoon rainfall deficits.
What they want
Immediate release of Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief, loan waivers, and improved fodder and water supply for livestock.
What changed
Nov 11: Aland MLA B.R. Patil led a dharna at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Kalaburagi to demand central government action.
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What protesters want

  • Release of Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief
  • Loan waiver for farmers
  • Establishment of fodder banks in every gram panchayat
  • Use of FRUITS database for beneficiary identification

Organised by: B.R. Patil

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

On November 11, 2026, Aland MLA B.R. Patil, accompanied by farmer leaders and activists, staged a dharna at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. The protest aimed to pressure the Union government to release Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief funds. According to reports, 226 taluks in the state have been declared drought-hit, with significant crop loss reported across 57.93 lakh hectares. The demonstrators accused the central government of neglecting the state's repeated appeals for assistance and failing to provide an adequate response. In addition to the financial aid, the protesters demanded loan waivers for distressed farmers, the establishment of fodder banks in every gram panchayat, and the use of the FRUITS database to identify beneficiaries for relief measures. No official response from the Union government was reported in the sources.

Timeline

  1. The protest took place at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Kalaburagi with participation from various farmer leaders.2

  2. Aland MLA B.R. Patil announced plans to stage a dharna in Kalaburagi on November 11 to demand drought relief funds.1

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