Civil society groups in Belagavi highlight critical challenges awaiting newly elected MPs Jagadish Shettar and Priyanka Jarkiholi. The region, encompassing 18 Assembly segments across Belagavi and Chikkodi Lok Sabha seats, faces persistent issues like poverty, unemployment, and inadequate education. Farmers urge swift action on the Mahadayi project approvals, crucial for water management. Industrial growth, particularly in aging zones and new areas like Chikkodi, demands attention for expansion and diversification. Managing floods and droughts through better dam management on the Krishna River and its tributaries is vital.