Reportedly the much delayed release of meager central aid for floods that ravaged Karnataka in August has resulted in the BJP which is in power in both State and the Centre being slammed. Meanwhile more than 80 people died in the floods and thousands were left homeless for days. Furthermore apart from the delay in receiving aid, opposition parties and social organizations are castigating the BJP that the Rs 1,200 crore sanctioned as relief is not only too late but also too little.
Reportedly the Rs 1,200 crore, termed as interim relief, came nearly two months after the disaster struck the state and is only a minuscule part of the total Rs 35,161 crore estimated loss. Meanwhile in fact, in a memorandum, CM Yeddyurappa had asked for Rs 8,790 cr as interim relief for the damage caused in 103 taluks of the state, spread across 22 districts. Perhaps CM BS Yeddyurappa said that he will visit the Prime Minister soon to seek prompt disbursement of further funds.
Moreover former Karnataka Minister Krisha Byre Gowda has stated that even out of the Rs 1,200 crore, Rs 303 crore was given as part of the central government’s regular allocation for the State Disaster Response Fund. Hence slamming the Prime Minister, KBG said, “This is released in 2-3 installments. In times of calamities, instead of large hearted humane response, we get mean spirited optical games. Chest is 56 inches. But heart is 56 mm.”
