Sugarcane farmers end rasta roko, launch march to Hubballi seeking justice
They announce that they are stopping the road blockade in public interest
Sugarcane farmers ended a two-day rasta roko on Wednesday night to demand higher prices for their crops. The protest began as they marched to Hubballi in the hopes of seeking justice from Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi. They announced their intent to shift the protest to the Central Minister's residence, with the National Highway finally opening for traffic by midnight.
Chunappa Pujeri and Shashikant Padasalagi Guruji led the 125-km walk, raising their voices against the Minister while demanding a fair price for sugarcane. The Deputy Commissioner of Hubballi, Mohammad Roshan, assured the farmers that the state government will voice their concerns to the Union government and take steps to address their issues.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar also spoke to the farmers, promising their protection and addressing their demands for a revision of Minimum Selling Price and Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane. The farmers aim to reach Hubballi within three-four days, planning to stop at a few locations along the way to address local farmers.
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