Government lacks funds for farmer compensation, says Nikhil Kumaraswamy

Addressing a gathering in Nelamangala, JDS State Youth Unit President Nikhil Kumaraswamy stated that the government lacks funds to compensate farmers and provide a minimum of ₹25,000 per acre for drought-affected farmers. He questioned the calculation behind the announced compensation of ₹2,500 per acre, stating that the amount is insufficient for buying seeds. Kumaraswamy alleged that the government is spending ₹200 crore on coffee and tea in Vidhana Soudha and is looting the people's money under the guise of guarantees.