Congress MLA H.D. Ranganath Criticizes Minister K.N. Rajanna Over Denial of Farm Loans in Kunigal

Speedy Summary

• Congress MLA Criticism: H. D. Ranganath, Congress MLA from Kunigal (Tumakuru district), criticized Cooperation Minister K. N. rajanna for allegedly refusing cooperative loans to farmers in his constituency.
• Political Dynamics: Mr. Rajanna has reportedly called for replacing Deputy CM D.K Shivakumar as KPCC chief and the creation of 3-4 Deputy CM posts to dilute Shivakumar’s influence.
• Support Claims: Mr. Ranganath stated he had cooperation from all other government departments except the Cooperation Ministry.
• Farmer Welfare Appeal: He urged the Karnataka government to increase milk prices due to rising costs affecting dairy farmers.

• BJP Demands: Bhagirathi Murulya (BJP MLA from Sullia) requested raising honorarium for physically challenged persons in gram panchayats (currently ₹9,000/month). She also advocated building an Ambedkar Bhavan, developing SC/ST colonies, and addressing elephant crop damage complaints.

Published: March 19, 2025
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Indian Opinion Analysis

The tension between Congress leaders highlights internal discord within the party regarding leadership and governance priorities ahead of critical periods like budget discussions and elections. Allegations over denied cooperative loans could adversely affect farmer sentiment-an critically important demographic for Karnataka politics.

On a broader note, appeals such as raising milk prices or enhancing support for physically challenged persons underline financial pressures on rural communities amidst rising living costs and input expenses in agriculture or dairy farming sectors.

Demands around infrastructure improvements like Ambedkar Bhavan constructions and SC/ST colony growth underscore ongoing inequities necessitating attention by policymakers.

The situation presents opportunities for both ruling parties in addressing grassroots demands while navigating complex political dynamics internally or at constituency levels without risking key voter trust across segments like farmers or marginalized groups highlighted here.