Residents of Jeenakera village in Yadgir taluk took Gurmitkal MLA Sharanagouda Kandakur to task on drought, drinking water shortage, agricultural losses, and delays in welfare payments when he visited the area.
On the roadside, MLA reportedly stopped his vehicle after he saw a group of women and listened to their grievances. Women used this opportunity to tell him how difficult they are finding things due to lack of rain and what effect it is having on their lives.
The women say the village is suffering because there has not been enough rain: no rain means no agricultural activity, so farming families are worried about their livelihoods and food security.
“Without rain there are no crops. How are we going to survive?” the women reportedly asked the MLA when explaining their plight.
They also complained about access to drinking water and food, saying that difficult conditions had made everyday life hard. Some women directly appealed to Kandakur, saying they still looked up to him for help and support during the crisis.
Women Raise Concerns Over Drought and Drinking Water
Women said the dry conditions affected rural households (those dependent on agriculture and daily-wage work).
Rainfall has reportedly been scarce in the area so farming prospects have not been good. Families whose income comes from agriculture may find poor crop conditions put financial pressure on them and make it difficult to meet household expenses.
Drinking water was another issue discussed at the roadside. The women said things were getting tough and they needed help to meet their immediate needs.
Their concerns were also part of the wider picture for rural communities when rainfall is insufficient: agricultural income can be squeezed; water availability can be affected and household spending may all be under pressure.
Griha Lakshmi Payment Issue Also Raised
Apart from drought-related problems, some women complained that they had not received money under the Karnataka government’s Griha Lakshmi scheme.
Under the scheme, eligible women heads of households get monthly financial assistance. The women who spoke to the MLA said they were facing problems because the payments promised to them had not reached them.
They brought the problem to Kandakur’s notice and asked for help in solving the payment-related problem.
The interaction showed two important issues that were of concern to the residents: immediate livelihood difficulties due to drought and delays or non-receipt of welfare benefits.
MLA Comments on Government Schemes and Rising Prices
During the conversation Kandakur reportedly mentioned increases in prices of milk and curd, bus fares etc. He also made a political remark about promises of free benefits by political parties.
He told the women voters should ask whether political promises would help solve their problems; support representatives who (in his words) “would stand by you and wipe away your tears”.
He focused on the difference between making welfare promises and dealing with the practical difficulties of rural households.
Kandakur Offers Help in Arranging Loans
When the women expressed their financial problems, the MLA reportedly said he would help them get loans. He suggested that they apply for it and would help with the loan process.
He also made a promise about loan waivers — if his government came into power loans taken by the women would be waived.
The assurance was given during the interaction when women shared their financial problems but loan assistance and waiver are commitments of the MLA only (details of any scheme, eligibility conditions or implementation timeline were not mentioned in the report).
Rural Concerns Highlight Need for Immediate Support
The roadside interaction in Jeenakera highlighted several issues affecting rural households in Yadgir taluk. Drinking water, agricultural losses, food security, financial problems and government welfare benefits were among the women’s concerns.
Farmers need timely assistance during a poor rainfall period to manage household expenses and protect livelihoods. Availability of drinking water and pending welfare payments are important issues for residents also.
The MLA heard the women’s pleas and promised to help. The residents’ concerns highlight how drought-related hardship needs to be addressed effectively and timely public welfare support should be available in rural areas.
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