Rs 1.2 lakh compensation to those who houses were completely damaged in rain: K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the state government has decided to provide a house along with Rs 1.2 lakh compensation for those whose houses were completely damaged due to rain.

He visited the flood-affected areas in the district today.

Responding to a media query on the BJP’s allegations that the state government was discriminating in disbursing compensation for damaged houses, the Chief Minister said earlier BS Yeddyurappa had announced Rs five lakh compensation for completely damaged houses. This aid was misused. And for many, only the first instalment has been released, and the second and third instalments had not been received till now.