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Summary:

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed the public in Kudligi, Vijayanagara district, following the inauguration of development projects. He defended the state government’s approach to releasing Tungabhadra water for the second crop, urging people to disregard opposition claims and prioritize dam safety. He highlighted the Congress government’s welfare initiatives, including the “seventh guarantee” of tank-filling, and criticized the BJP’s lack of similar schemes. He also announced plans to explore a silk market in Kudligi and emphasized the importance of community cooperation for regional development.

News Article:

Karnataka Deputy CM Reassures Farmers on Tungabhadra Water Release Amid Opposition Claims

Kudligi, Vijayanagara, Nov. 9, 2025 – Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar today addressed concerns surrounding the release of Tungabhadra water for the second crop, urging farmers to disregard what he called “false and misleading information” spread by the opposition. Speaking at the inauguration of ₹859-crore tank-filling project and other development works worth ₹1,250 crore in Vijayanagara district alongside Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar emphasized the state government’s commitment to both farmer welfare and the safety of the Tungabhadra Dam, where crest gates are currently being replaced.

“Some people are politicizing the Tungabhadra issue,” Shivakumar stated, stressing that the Tungabhadra Board, under the Union government, will ultimately decide on water release. He urged farmers to consider the long-term safety of the reservoir over short-term political pressures.

Shivakumar also touted the tank-filling project as the Congress government’s “seventh guarantee,” building on their existing welfare schemes. He highlighted the financial commitment to these initiatives, noting that the state has spent ₹1 lakh crore on guarantee schemes alone. He contrasted this with the BJP’s record, claiming that “no BJP government has ever implemented such welfare schemes,” even without financial support from the central government.

Looking to boost the local economy, Shivakumar announced the government is exploring the possibility of establishing a silk market in Kudligi to support the region’s 4,000 sericulture farmers. He noted the increased value of local silk due to reduced Chinese imports and said a local market would provide greater opportunity to sell their silk.

Finally, Shivakumar stressed the importance of community collaboration for regional development and stated that any uncooperative legislators would be reported to the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

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