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Karnataka MLA Proposes Allowance for Women Who Marry Village Farmers

Congress MLA HD Ranganath has written to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposing a special allowance for women who marry the sons of village farmers in his constituency. He cites that young women often refuse to marry men whose livelihood is farming, leading to unmarried men over thirty. The proposal comes amid pre-budget consultations for the 2026-27 financial year held by the Chief Minister with trade representatives. Senior state officials, including the Economic Advisor and Chief Secretary, were present to discuss industry demands ahead of the budget session.

Key Points: Karnataka MLA Seeks Special Allowance for Women Marrying Farmers

  • Incentive for marrying farmers
  • Addresses rural bachelorhood
  • Pre-budget consultations held
  • Focus on agricultural communities
  • Proposal from Kunigal constituency
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Congress MLA HD Ranganath seeks special allownace for women marrying village farmers

Congress MLA HD Ranganath writes to CM Siddaramaiah proposing a financial incentive for daughters who marry sons of village farmers.

"I request to declare a special allowance and special status for the daughters who marry sons who are living in villages and are engaged in farming - HD Ranganath"

Bangalore, February 19

Congress MLA of Kunigal Assembly Constituency, HD Ranganath has written to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to consider a special allowance for daughters who marry the sons of farmers living in villages in his constituency in the upcoming session.

He stated in the letter that young women refuse to marry these men earning their livelihood through farming. They stay unmarried even after crossing the age of thirty.

"My constituency, Kunigal taluk, is a rural area, the dependence on agriculture is high, and most of the youths live in the villages and make a living by farming. Therefore, I request to declare a special allowance and special status for the daughters who marry sons who are living in villages and are engaged in farming in the coming session," Ranganath wrote in the letter.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had on Monday convened a pre-Budget meeting for 2026-27 with representatives of trade associations and chambers of commerce at the Vidhana Soudha conference hall.

In a post on X, the chief minister wrote, "The pre-budget meeting for the 2026-27 financial year was held in the Conference Hall of Vidhana Soudha with representatives of various trade associations and chambers of commerce, where their demands and suggestions were heard."

"Economic Advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy, Chief Secretary to the Government Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, Additional Chief Secretary Anjum Parvez, Principal Secretary of the Finance Department Ritesh Kumar Singh, and senior officers from various departments were present at the meeting," the post read.

Economic Advisor Basavaraja Rayareddy, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Additional Chief Secretary Anjum Parvez, Principal Secretary of the Finance Department Ritesh Kumar Singh, and senior officials from various departments were present at the meeting to discuss industry demands and suggestions ahead of the upcoming state budget.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is a unique proposal! Farmers are the backbone of our country, but their lives are full of uncertainty. A small allowance could provide some financial security to new families and encourage youth to stay in villages. Jai Kisan! 🌾
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Arjun K
Seriously? An allowance for marriage? This is treating women like a commodity. The problem is the agrarian crisis, not women's choices. Focus on loan waivers, better MSP, and crop insurance. Let's talk about real economics, not social engineering.
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to India for work, I find this fascinating. It highlights the deep connection between economic policy and social structures here. In the West, such a proposal would be unthinkable. It shows how integral farming communities are to India's identity.
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Karthik V
My cousin is a farmer in Karnataka. It's a tough life. No stable income, no social life in remote villages. Young people, men and women, are moving to cities. This allowance is a band-aid, but at least it acknowledges the problem. Hope the CM considers some support.
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Meera T
The sentiment is understandable, but the approach is wrong. Why only "daughters"? What about sons who marry women farmers? Or people who choose not to marry? We need policies that uplift the entire farming community, not just create incentives for marriage. Let's think bigger.

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