In the wake of severe damage caused by heavy rainfall in Belagavi district, leaders of the Janata Dal (Secular) have formally urged the state government to significantly hike the compensation for damaged houses. A memorandum was submitted to the State Housing Minister, B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, during his visit to Bailhongal on Saturday, December 13.
Demand for Five-Fold Increase in Relief
The JD(S) delegation, led by District President Shri Shankar B. Madalagi, pointed out a stark disparity in the relief amounts provided by successive governments. The leaders argued that the current compensation of ₹1 lakh provided by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government is insufficient to cover the costs of rebuilding lives.
They presented a comparative case for the increase:
Previous JD(S) Governance: During H.D. Kumaraswamy’s tenure, up to ₹12 lakh was provided for house construction in flood-hit regions like Kodagu and Madikeri.
BJP Governance: Under B.S. Yediyurappa’s leadership, the compensation stood at ₹5 lakh.
Current Demand: The JD(S) is now demanding that the Congress government increase the current ₹1 lakh relief to at least ₹5 lakh per damaged household.
The memorandum was submitted in Bailhongal town, urging the Housing Minister to take immediate action to alleviate the distress of rural families. Redmi Watch 5 Lite, 1.96" Amoled, Advanced in-Built GPS, 5 ATM, 18 Day Battery, Bluetooth Calling with AI Noise Reduction, Always on Display, Light Gold
Key Attendees at the Event
The submission saw strong support from local leaders and the farming community. Notable attendees included:
Bailhongal JD(S) Taluk President Subhash Bagewadi, Farmer leaders Madivalappa Hoti, Shrishail Yadalli, and M.Y. Somannavar, Party activists Ramu Rajput, Raju Kadakol, Bassu Gangappanavar, and others.
H.D. Kumaraswamy’s 66th Birthday Celebrated in Belagavi -
Parallel to the political developments, the city of Belagavi witnessed the 66th birthday celebrations of Union Minister and JD(S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy.
The celebrations were held at the Maheshwari School for the Blind, organized by the District Blind Service Organization. Supporters gathered to honor the leader, referring to him as the "Architect of the Belagavi Session" (in recognition of his role in establishing the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha).
The event focused on social service, including interactions with the visually impaired students, reflecting the "simple yet meaningful" celebration style adopted by the party workers this year. Also Read: JD(S) Celebrates H.D. Kumaraswamy's 66th Birthday with Simple Events in Shivamogga
