Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar places Karnataka’s demands on stage with Prime Minister

14 Nov 2026, 11:04 AM 5 min read

Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar shared the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at two events in Bengaluru and Mysuru on November 13, 2026, and used both to place a list of demands from the State. These included clearance for Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, scrapping of Kasturirangan Report, immediate drought relief and a fairer financial partnership over Bengaluru’s Namma Metro and expedite pending approvals for the city’s Metro expansion.

However, Mr. Modi did not publicly respond to any of these demands at either of the two stage events. Yoga has become a gateway for the world to know India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Yoga has become a gateway for the world to know India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru, attends event marking birth centenary of former RSS general secretary H.V.

Sheshadri Yoga has become a gateway for the world to know India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi storyline 1 Namma Metro A pitch for more financial participation from the Centre in Namma Metro, came amidst a political dispute between the ruling Congress in Karnataka and the BJP over who funds the project more. Mr. Shivakumar said that Karnataka was bearing more than 80% of the financial burden of metro projects despite the proposed 50:50 Centre-State partnership.

He also sought the Centre’s support in sharing operational cash losses and foreign exchange risks arising from external loans taken for metro projects. Drawing a contrast with Bengaluru, he pointed out that such an agreement was there with Delhi Metro. Highlighting delays in project approvals, the Chief Minister sought urgent clearance for the proposed metro Red Line (Phase 3A), connecting Sarjapur and Hebbal, pending for nearly two years.

Further, he called for project cost estimates to reflect the actual conditions and requirements of individual cities rather than relying on a uniform national average. He also pitched for double decker, wherever feasible. He also proposed establishing a dedicated technical institution for metro projects across the country. Demands by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to PM Narendra Modi Expedite statutory clearances for the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project Withdraw the recommendations of Kasturirangan Report on the Western Ghats Release ₹22,400.58 crore in assistance under NDRF towards drought relief Intervene in FRP over sugarcane, revise MSP for sugar and a fair share of ethanol allocation for Karnataka Fairer financial partnership in Namma Metro, apart from sharing operational losses and expediting pending approvals for expansion.

Issue advisory from Ministry of Corporate Affairs to align corporates with Karnataka’s Corporate Social Responsibility Guidelines to upgrade government schools. Drought relief Seeking the Prime Minister’s intervention in Karnataka’s agricultural distress, Mr. Shivakumar said 226 of 240 taluks had been declared drought-affected, with nearly 58 lakh hectares of crops damaged. He said the estimated financial loss stood at ₹62,482 crore.

He sought the early release of ₹22,400.58 crore in assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to support affected farmers and address the consequences of drought. He also offered to lead an all-party delegation to meet the Prime Minister to discuss the State’s agricultural concerns. He also urged the Centre to intervene in the pricing dispute over sugarcane and sought a fair share of ethanol allocation for Karnataka.

We are continuously scoring centuries: PM Narendra Modi tells Karnataka CM as Bengaluru’s Namma Metro crosses 100-km mark We are continuously scoring centuries: PM Narendra Modi tells Karnataka CM as Bengaluru’s Namma Metro crosses 100-km mark He noted that Namma Metro, which had a network of just 17 km in 2014, had expanded to more than 100 km Infrastructure development creates jobs, boosts industry and helps fight poverty: PM Modi storyline 1 Mekedatu project Mr.

Shivakumar said the Supreme Court had already delivered its verdict on the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project and that the legal position was settled. He urged the Centre to grant the final statutory clearances to enable the drinking water project to move forward without further delay. Kasturirangan Report The Chief Minister said that the Karnataka legislature had unanimously passed a resolution opposing the recommendations of the Kasturirangan report following extensive public consultations and meetings across the affected regions.

He urged the Union government to respect the sentiments of people in the region and withdraw the report’s recommendations to protect local livelihoods. Box BSY had sought flood relief from Modi on stage Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yediyurappa had sought additional relief for the 2019 floods that hit North Karnataka from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on stage at an event in Tumakuru on January 2, 2020.

Mr. Modi had not responded to the appeal by the Chief Minister on the stage, during his speech. However, the Union government had released an additional fund of around ₹670 crore later that week. Demands by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to PM Narendra Modi Expedite statutory clearances for the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project Withdraw the recommendations of Kasturirangan Report on the Western Ghats Release ₹22,400.58 crore in assistance under NDRF towards drought relief Intervene in FRP over sugarcane, revise MSP for sugar and a fair share of ethanol allocation for Karnataka Fairer financial partnership in Namma Metro, apart from sharing operational losses and expediting pending approvals for expansion.

Issue advisory from Ministry of Corporate Affairs to align corporates with Karnataka’s Corporate Social Responsibility Guidelines to upgrade government schools.