Yashavant Rayagoud V. Patil, a Congress legislator from Indi in Vijayapura district, handed in his resignation to Karnataka Assembly Speaker Gurupadagouda Sanganagouda Patil in Bengaluru on September 23, citing the state government's decision not to list Indi and Chadchan taluks among drought‑affected areas.
Patil told reporters he was "deeply upset" that the government had ignored repeated pleas to recognise the severe water shortage in the two taluks, arguing that the omission jeopardised relief measures for his constituents.
This resignation marks the second time Patil has stepped down this year; earlier in 2024 he resigned after being passed over for a ministerial post, later withdrawing the resignation and continuing to serve as a legislator.
The move adds pressure on the Karnataka government, which has faced criticism over its drought response, though officials have not yet commented on the resignation or the criteria used to declare drought‑hit areas.
Political observers note that Patil’s repeated resignations underscore growing frustration among regional leaders over perceived neglect of drought‑prone zones, but the immediate political impact remains uncertain pending any further action by the speaker or party leadership.