Bengaluru, Aug. 1 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday stated that the State government has appealed to the Centre to simplify drought management guidelines, while reaffirming a firm stance on the Cauvery water dispute.

Kharge highlighted that with the monsoon only halfway through, the State requires more flexible rules to manage the evolving situation.

"We have appealed to the Centre for drought management. Only 50% of the monsoon has ended. The Centre's guidelines will be followed only after the rainy season is over. For that, the Centre has been requested to simplify the central rules," he said while addressing mediaperons in Bengaluru today.

The state minister also launched a political attack on Union Minister Prahlad J...