Sugarcane growers block roads at various places in Dharwad, Haveri and Gadag districts

Sugarcane growers in Dharwad, Gadag, and Haveri districts have blocked roads in various locations to demand higher prices for their produce and a revision of the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar. The protests followed unsuccessful talks with Union Ministers in New Delhi on October 12, as farmers seek a remunerative price that covers production costs and other protective measures for their interests.

The road blockades, which were initially planned from dawn to dusk, saw most clearances by the afternoon but extended beyond sunset at some locations. Police deployed personnel at the protest sites, while traffic police diverted vehicles to minimize disruption.

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