Hassan Erupts: JDS Leaders Launch Blistering Protest Against District Administration Over Drought Relief and Governance Failures

Hassan witnessed a political storm on Friday as prominent Janata Dal (Secular) leaders, including former minister H.D. Revanna and former MP Prajwal Revanna, spearheaded a vehement protest against the district administration. The demonstration, staged outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office, was a fiery expression of discontent over what the party described as profound administrative neglect, particularly concerning the distribution of drought relief and the alleged failure to implement state government guarantee schemes effectively.

The atmosphere was charged with slogans and palpable frustration as the JDS stalwarts, joined by MLAs C.N.

Balakrishna and H.K. Kumaraswamy, attempted to breach the Deputy Commissioner’s office, demanding immediate answers and resolutions. The protest brought traffic to a standstill in the vicinity, underscoring the intensity of their grievance.

H.D. Revanna, a vocal critic, lambasted the district administration, accusing officials of a glaring dereliction of duty.

“The district administration has utterly failed the people,” he declared, his voice resonating with anger. “Farmers are facing immense hardship due to the drought, yet the relief funds are not reaching them in a timely manner. Officials are simply not available to address public grievances, forcing people to repeatedly visit offices without any resolution.”

Prajwal Revanna echoed these sentiments, highlighting the dire situation of farmers who have lost crops due to the severe drought conditions.

He pointed out the inconsistency in government policies, noting that while the state government declared 223 taluks as drought-hit, including Hassan, the actual implementation of relief measures on the ground remained woefully inadequate. “The guarantee schemes, touted by the government, are failing to reach the deserving beneficiaries,” he stated, emphasizing the disconnect between policy and practice.

The leaders also raised concerns about the alleged illegal transportation of sand, demanding a thorough investigation into the matter and stringent action against those involved.

They collectively asserted that the local administration’s apathy and inefficiency were causing immense suffering to the common people and agricultural community.

The protest served as a powerful reminder of the JDS’s commitment to championing the cause of farmers and the downtrodden. The leaders vowed to continue their agitation until the administration takes concrete steps to address their demands, ensuring that drought relief reaches every affected farmer and that public servants fulfill their responsibilities with diligence and accountability.

The demonstration concluded with a stern warning that if the issues remained unaddressed, the party would intensify its agitation across the district.