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Part of situation: Karnataka sugarcane farmers pricing protests (6 clusters)

Karnataka sugarcane farmers continue protest despite CM's appeal

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Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka are continuing a padayatra (foot march) protest despite appeals from Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to suspend their agitation. The protesters, seeking better pricing and solutions to rising cultivation costs, have rejected the Chief Minister's plea for dialogue, insisting on a clear assurance from Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.

Chief Minister Shivakumar met with protesters in Kittur, promising to convene a meeting at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi after the Dasara festival. He pledged to bring together sugar factory owners, farmer representatives, and central government officials to find a lasting solution. He emphasized that the state government is committed to resolving the issues but noted that the involvement of the central government, banks, and factory owners is essential.

Opposition leaders have criticized the state administration's response. R. Ashoka, the Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, accused the Congress-led state government of remaining silent on issues like sugarcane weightage, while asserting that the central government has taken proactive steps regarding Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) and Minimum Support Price (MSP) for growers.

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Belagavi · Chunappa Pujari · Chunappa Pujeri · D. K. Shivakumar · Karnataka · Karnataka state government · Pralhad Joshi · R. Ashoka

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The state government has previously provided financial aid per ton of sugarcane. kannada.asianetnews.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Chief Minister promised to hold a meeting with sugar factory owners, farmer leaders, and central officials next week to find a solution. vishwavani.news · kannada.asianetnews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Farmers have warned of a massive protest on October 22 on the national highway if their demands are not met. www.varthabharati.in
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The cost to grow one ton of sugarcane is approximately 5,500 rupees. www.varthabharati.in

Sources

“Centre on sugarcane growers’ side:” Karnataka LoP R Ashoka slams Congress over farmers’ condition [desitalkchicago.com]
Karnataka CM seeks meeting with PM to discuss sugarcane farmers’ issues, drought situation [sahilonline.org]
DK Shivakumar Seeks Modi Action On Five Sugarcane Demands [thebengalurulive.com]
Karnataka CM Shivakumar to lead all-party delegation to seek drought relief from PM Modi [thefederal.com]
ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವ ಪ್ರಹ್ಲಾದ್‌ ಜೋಶಿಗೆ ಹೋರಾಟದ ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಬರುವಂತೆ ಆಹ್ವಾನ; ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಈಡೇರದಿದ್ದರೆ ಅ.22ರಂದು ಬೃಹತ್ ರೈತ ಸಮಾವೇಶದ ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆ [www.varthabharati.in]
ಕಬ್ಬಿಗರಿಗೆ ಸಿಎಂ ಸಾಥ್‌ [vishwavani.news]
DK Shivakumar: ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪಾದಕ್ಕೆ ಬಿಳ್ತೀನಿ ಪಾದಯಾತ್ರೆ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ: ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಸ್ವತಃ ಡಿಕೆ ಮನವಿ [kannada.asianetnews.com]
Sugarcane farmers continue stir despite Shivakumar’s assurance of talks [www.newindianexpress.com]