State Govt. they called for the preparation of a plan for a comprehensively growing Kalyana Karnataka

President of Kalyana Karnataka Horata Samiti Laxman Dasti addressing the foundation meeting of the committee at Dasoha Mahamane of Sharanabasaveshwara temple in Kalaburagi on Sunday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Kalyana Karnataka Horata Samiti has urged the newly formed government led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to demonstrate its commitment to ensure comprehensive development of the Kalyana Karnataka region by preparing a time-bound plan and science-based action plan covering key sectors such as irrigation, industry, roads, transport, education, employment, tourism and sports.

The demand was made at a core committee meeting of the organization organized on Sunday at Dasoha Mahamane of Sharanabasaveshwara temple in Kalaburagi under the chairmanship of Honorary President Basavaraj Deshmukh.

In the meeting, Samiti President Laxman Dasti reviewed the achievements and unfulfilled aspirations of the region since the implementation of Article 371(J).

He expressed concern over what he called the unclear approach of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) and the delay in setting up a ministry exclusively for Kalyana Karnataka, which had already been announced by the state government.

The committee urged ministers Priyank Kharge, Eshwar Khandre and Sharan Prakash Patil to take the lead in ensuring the development of the region through a structured and time-bound programme.

Activist RK Hudgi suggested holding consultations with Mr Kharg and presenting a comprehensive development proposal, while participant Basavaraj Kumanur said the KKRDB was deviating from its original goals and called for an early meeting with its chairman, secretary and district in-charge ministers.

The committee passed a 10-point resolution demanding immediate filling of vacancies across ministries and educational institutions, including Gulbarga University and other colleges in the region. It also demanded the preparation of a five-year or ten-year scientific development plan for Kalyana Karnataka, completion of ongoing irrigation projects before starting new ones, and construction of the proposed Kalyana Path road network, including a four-lane road connecting Bidar and Ballari.

The organization further called for the development of tourist destinations between Basavakalyan and Basavana Bagewadi as recommended by the Govindrao committee, expansion of ministerial representation from the region, completion of the Krishna irrigation project through better involvement of the central government, construction of at least five flyovers in Kalaburagi, establishment of AIIMS in Raichur district and prompt compensation of families affected by the Karanja project in Bidara.

The meeting also decided to organize seminars and awareness programs on Article 371(J) in universities and colleges in seven districts of Kalyana Karnataka. A meeting of prominent leaders from all the seven districts is scheduled in Kalaburagi on June 13 to finalize the campaign.

Among those present were Rauf Khadri, Manzoor Deccani, Rizwan Siddiqui, Raju Jain, Kalyanrao T., Bhimashetty Mukka, Muttanna Nadageri, Mukhtar, M. Binningappa, Baburao Ganvhar, Aslam Chounge, Baba Fakruddin, Shailendra and V Biramarija, V. Patil.

Published – 07 Jun 2026 18:41 IST