Flood situation: People need immediate relief, not ‘photo shoot’, says K’taka BJP to Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru residents and folks across Karnataka are dealing with heavy rains and flooding in the north, especially in districts like Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, and Vijayapura. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah headed out for an aerial survey to check the damage firsthand. But the state’s opposition BJP isn’t impressed—they’re calling it more of a “photo shoot” than real action.
R. Ashoka, the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, fired off a sharp response. “It’s good that your government finally woke up to the flood crisis in Kalyana Karnataka—better late than never,” he said. Still, he stressed that flood-hit families don’t want helicopter views; they need quick help on the ground right now.
Ashoka urged the Congress-led government to skip the excuses, like past issues with “software glitches” or server problems that delayed aid. He demanded immediate Rs 50,000 in emergency relief for every affected family in relief camps. “Don’t make them suffer through Deepavali in the dark,” he added, pushing for fast cash transfers so people can start rebuilding.
Looking ahead, Ashoka called for district ministers, MLAs, and officials to hit the villages once waters recede. They should assess crop losses, damaged homes, and dead livestock to ensure fair compensation. He pointed to the previous BJP government under B.S. Yediyurappa, where he served as Revenue Minister, and on-the-spot checks were handed out without delay. “This government should follow suit,” Ashoka said.
Health risks are another big worry after floods. Ashoka warned of potential epidemics and told the Health Department to act fast—send mobile health vans to villages, stock up on medicines, and spread awareness to stop diseases from spreading.
In a broader plea, he asked for a Rs 10,000 crore special economic package, not just words on paper, but real funds for reconstruction and rehabilitation in flood-ravaged Kalyana Karnataka. He also highlighted past problems where genuine victims missed out on aid due to exclusions or corruption. “Make sure everyone gets help this time, and share public details on who received what to keep things transparent,” Ashoka insisted.
As Karnataka grapples with this year’s floods, the push for swift relief and accountability grows louder amid calls for better disaster response in the region.
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