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Karnataka sugarcane farmers pricing protests
Overview
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka, led by groups such as the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangh and Hasiru Sene, have initiated protests demanding an increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) to a minimum of Rs 5,500 per tonne. Protesters are also calling for the implementation of the Swaminathan Committee recommendations and the Mahadayi project. While Union Minister Pralhad Joshi invited farmer leaders to Delhi to discuss grievances, leaders rejected the invitation, criticizing the Minister for not visiting the protest site in person. As negotiations continue, farmers have threatened an indefinite blockade of national highways starting October 13 if their demands are not met. Their updated list of requirements includes payments within 14 days of harvest, 15% interest on delayed payments, and for sugar mills to cover harvesting and transport costs. They further demand that the FRP account for mill revenues generated from ethanol, molasses, and electricity. They are also calling for a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 60 for sugar and government procurement of ethanol produced in the state. On October 13, protesters launched large-scale blockades, including at the Kognoli toll plaza on the Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway 48 (NH-48). The agitation has significantly disrupted traffic between Maharashtra and Karnataka, affecting motorists, bus passengers, and goods transport. In response, the Maharashtra Highway Police issued advisories and diverted vehicles heading toward Belagavi and Bengaluru through the Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur districts. By October 15, political debate intensified. BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai urged the state government to implement a support price under the State Adviced Price (SAP) law, arguing the state should not rely solely on expert committees given the GST revenue collected from the sugar industry. Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has since appealed for patience, stating the government is committed to protecting both farmers and sugar factories.
Entities
Belagavi · Karnataka · Pralhad Joshi · Chunappa Pujeri · Hasiru Sene
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 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
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The state government has previously provided financial aid per ton of sugarcane. kannada.asianetnews.com
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesKarnataka Chief Minister calls meeting over sugarcane pricing dispute
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has called a meeting with sugarcane farmers and factory owners on October 26 to resolve pricing disputes and address regional drought concerns.
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[POLITICS] 8 sourcesKarnataka sugarcane farmers continue protest despite CM's appeal
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka continue their padayatra protest, rejecting Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar's plea for talks and demanding direct assurances from the central government regarding pricing.
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[POLITICS] 11 sourcesKarnataka CM to convene meeting with farmers and sugar mills over MSP protests
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar has called for an end to sugarcane farmers' protests, promising a multi-stakeholder meeting with the Centre and mill owners next week to resolve MSP demands.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesSugarcane farmers block Mumbai-Bengaluru highway in Karnataka protest
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka are blocking major highways, including NH-48, demanding higher prices for sugar and cane, alongside ethanol procurement and commission recommendations.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesKarnataka faces farmer protests and BJP warnings over police actions
Karnataka faces potential unrest as farmers threaten highway blockades over sugarcane prices, while the BJP warns of protests against police actions regarding electoral roll disputes.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesSugarcane farmers protest in Karnataka over price demands
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka are protesting in Hubballi, demanding a higher Fair and Remunerative Price of Rs 5,500 per tonne and the implementation of Swaminathan Committee recommendations.
Sources
chinimandi.com · deccanchronicle.com · desitalkchicago.com · hosadigantha.com · kannada.asianetnews.com · latestly.com · mangalorean.com · millenniumpost.in · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · punjabkesari.com · sahilonline.org · siasat.com · socialnews.xyz · thebengalurulive.com · thecsrjournal.in · thefederal.com · theobserverpost.com · theshillongtimes.com · varthabharati.in · vishwavani.news
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