Belagavi: Leader of Opposition in the legislative Assembly and former chief minister  Siddaramaiah on Tuesday alleged that the Centre has failed to come to the aid of the state during the floods.

Talking to mediapersons here, he said this was witnessed during the 2019 floods and the flood situation now .

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not visit the state during the 2019 floods when the situation was very severe and during the current floods,' Siddaramaiah added.

The state government too has not released funds to aid the flood-affected people. It should cut down other unwanted expenses and mobilise funds to manage the flood situation and provide relief to the affected. Managing the flood situation should be the first priority of government, he said.

Congress party leaders are visiting the flood-affected areas and would submit a report to the government to provide funds for flood-affected areas. "We shall also demand convening of a legislative session to discuss the flood situation," he added.

Later, Siddaramaiah left for the flood affected places in the district.