I will seek interim relief for sugarcane farmers, says Bommai
Sugar factories should be told to pay more to farmers for their sugarcane, says BJP MP
BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai announced his intention to seek interim relief for sugarcane farmers on Sunday. He plans to urge the Central panel on sugar prices headed by Ramesh Chand to provide relief, and will submit a letter to this effect. Bommai also intends to request Union Minister for Food Pralhad Joshi to accept the interim relief formula.
He emphasized that sugar factories ultimately write the check for farmers, and urged all stakeholders to press for higher prices. Farmers, some of whom had protested against the State government for unclear pricing last year, are now presenting their demands to the Union government. Bommai stated he will direct the Deputy Commissioner to halt sugar factories until the prices are revised.
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