Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that he has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give directions to hold a High Power Committee meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah and provide drought relief to the state immediately. He spoke to the media after meeting with PM Modi. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for a High Power Committee meeting under Home Minister Amit Shah to secure drought relief for the state. “Even after submitting our request three times to the Centre, they have not conducted even a preliminary meeting. Therefore, the request has been made to the Prime Minister to give directions to hold an urgent meeting for the release of drought relief as soon as possible,” Siddaramaiah said. He mentioned that the Prime Minister peacefully listened and responded to the state’s plea, expressing hope for a positive response and early release of relief. CM Siddaramaiah noted that due to the absence of a high-level committee meeting regarding drought relief, Karnataka’s farmers are unable to receive aid from the central government. @@@@@