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Vijayendra seeks loan waiver for drought-hit Karnataka farmers

Source: The Hindu · 23 Sep 2026, 17:40 UTC
Vijayendra seeks loan waiver for drought-hit Karnataka farmers
Image: The Hindu · original report

BJP Karnataka president B.Y. Vijayendra has demanded a waiver of crop loans of up to ₹5 lakh for farmers affected by severe drought in the state. The request targets agricultural borrowers facing the consequences of drought, according to The Hindu.

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka president B.Y. Vijayendra has demanded a waiver of crop loans of up to ₹5 lakh for farmers affected by severe drought in the state. The Hindu reported that Vijayendra made the demand for farmers facing the impact of the drought.

The proposal would cover crop loans up to the stated limit. The supplied material does not say how many farmers would be eligible, how much the waiver would cost, or which authority would implement it. It also does not include a response from the Karnataka government or other political parties.

No details were provided about the duration or severity of the drought beyond its description as severe, or about any other relief measures sought by Vijayendra. The report identifies him as the BJP’s state president.

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