Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday, 20 December, called on Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting him to sanction early drought relief of ₹18,177.44 crore to the state. Wednesday’s meeting follows his meeting with PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday. He said that the state submitted a memorandum seeking ₹18,177.44 crore three months ago and requested the Centre to expedite the matter.