Karna CM hits out at Centre for 'step-motherly' treatment

"If the Congress-led UPA government really wants to respond to the plight of the affected people in Karnataka, it should release Rs 2,500 crore out of Rs 5,600 crore loss incurred by farmers due to drought," Gowda added.

Speaking to reporters here, he said if the Centre has any "concern" for Karnataka, it should release the funds sought.