Karnataka facing financial emergency: Vijayendra Yediyurappa

Vijayapura, Oct 9 (UNI) Alleging that Karnataka is facing a financial emergency, BJP state president Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Friday accused the Congress government of neglecting drought-hit farmers, failing to fulfil welfare promises and allowing the state's financial position to deteriorate. He said farmers were struggling with drought, inadequate compensation and mounting financial pressure, while cooperative banks were issuing notices seeking repayment of agricultural loans despite Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's assurance that there would be no coercive recovery. "The state government has failed to come to the rescue of farmers," Vijayendra said, alleging that the administration was more interested in townships…