Shivakumar told not to engage in scaring sugarcane farmers
In a call to address the severe drought affecting sugarcane growers, Kurubur Shantakumar urged state ministers and legislators to relinquish their salaries and allowances as a form of compensation for farmers suffering crop losses. He warned that political leaders should not create fear among farmers but instead act to alleviate their hardships. The plea highlights the growing pressure on government officials to provide direct relief.