Bengaluru, April 28 -- Karnataka Opposition leader R Ashoka on Tuesday urged the ruling Congress government to release Rs 10 crore as a grant for drinking water to every Assembly constituency.

Addressing a press conference, the BJP leader demanded that the proposed funds be utilised for rejuvenating borewells and ensuring water supply through tankers. He further emphasised the need for immediate relief for livestock and called for the construction of 'goshalas' (cattle shelters) and the provision of fodder in the state.

"The government has not released even a single paisa for drinking water. Salaries of employees have been cut in Telangana and Himachal Pradesh. Karnataka, too, is showing signs of heading in the same direction. The gover...