What demand did the Congress make at the Belagavi meet

At the Belagavi meet, the Congress made a specific demand for a separate statehood for North Karnataka. The demand was made to address the regional disparities and promote overall development in the northern part of Karnataka. The Congress argued that a separate state would enable better governance, focused development policies, and improved infrastructure in the region. This demand was driven by the perception that North Karnataka has been historically neglected in terms of growth and felt that a separate state would empower the region to progress independently. The call for a separate state for North Karnataka was seen as a way to ensure equitable development and empower the local communities.