Karnataka Minister Umesh Katti Asks Farmer To "Go Die", Then A Bizarre Defence
Umesh Katti's response shocked many, who suggested that the Chief Minister drop him from his ministry. Bengaluru: A farmer's query about cuts in PDS rice allotment has led to a harsh, insensitive response from a minister in Karnataka. Umesh Katti, the state's Food and Civil Supplies Minister, lashed out when a farmer quizzed him about the staples being offered to the poor by the government, citing Covid-induced lockdowns and poor income. The audio conversation is being widely circulated in the state. "Sir now you made it 2 kg rice (in PDS). How will it be sufficient for us?" the farmer had a...
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