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Karnataka Legislature Session Extended to Conclude Drought Discussion
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News18•23-09-2026, 20:45
Karnataka Legislature Session Extended to Conclude Drought Discussion
- •The Karnataka legislature session was extended by a day to allow for the completion of discussions on drought.
- •The three-day special discussion, which also included the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation, was originally scheduled to conclude on Wednesday.
- •Deputy Speaker Mankal Vaidya announced the extension following a request from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.
- •Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka also agreed to the extension, ensuring the session will continue on Thursday.
- •The government is expected to provide its reply to the drought discussion on Thursday.
Key Questions Answered
The session was extended because the special discussion on drought could not be completed on Wednesday as originally scheduled.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Krishna Byre Gowda requested the extension, which was concurred with by Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka and announced by Deputy Speaker Mankal Vaidya.
The government's reply to the ongoing discussion on the drought situation is scheduled to be presented on Thursday.
