Hassan, Oct. 8 -- Janata Dal (Secular) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Thursday criticised the Karnataka government over the assistance announced for farmers affected by drought, saying the Rs 2,500 aid per farmer would not resolve their issues.

About the drought situation in the state, Kumaraswamy said all 31 districts had been severely affected, and nearly 234 taluks had been declared drought-affected.

He said the declaration was made late and expressed disappointment over the relief announced by the government.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "This year there is a severe drought situation that has affected the farming community across the state. All 31 districts have been severely affected, and nearly 234 taluks have been declared drought-af...