New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and submitted a detailed five-point petition seeking the release of long-pending funds and approvals for key state projects, including AIIMS Raichur, irrigation schemes, sugarcane MSP revision and compensation for flood damage.

According to the petition, the Chief Minister urged the Prime Minister to ensure "the establishment of AIIMS in Raichur, fixing of sugarcane prices, release of funds for flood relief of Rs 2100 crore and release of funds for major irrigation projects."

CM Siddaramaiah requested the Prime Minister's intervention to secure pending funds from the Centre for major irrigation and drinking water projects....