We will announce crop loan waiver up to Rs 1 lakh, says Karnataka CM during manifesto launch

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Chief Minister candidate for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections, B. S. Yeddyurappa, on Friday, underscored his party's priority for the welfare of farmers.

Speaking at the launch of the BJP manifesto for the forthcoming elections in the state, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka said, "We are committed to reducing the burden of debt on our Annadaatas. We will announce a crop loan waiver up to Rs 1 lakh, including all loans from Nationalised and Co-operative Banks. Welfare of farmers has always been our priority. We will allocate Rs 1, 50, 000 Cr under 'Sujalam Suphalam Karnataka Yojane' to complete all irrigation projects by 2023 and ensure water reaches every field in the state."

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