BJP leaders protest with empty vessels against Karnataka CM over govt fund shortage

BJP leaders carrying empty vessels staged a protest against Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, alleging a shortage of government funds. BJP MLC N Ravi Kumar claimed that a request of ₹10,000 crore was made to the state's Finance Department for improving rural roads, but it said it had no funds. Ravi demanded a financial assistance for farmers in drought-affected areas.