BJP Mahila Morcha stages protest against milk price hike in Hubballi
Women members prepare tea without milk on road at Durgad Bail in protest against the State govt. decision to increase milk price
On Monday, members of the BJP Mahila Morcha staged a protest in Hubballi against the State government's decision to raise the price of Nandini milk by at least ₹8 per litre. The protesting women prepared tea on the road without using milk to illustrate the effect of the price hike on regular families. They also burned posters of Chief Minister D.K.
Shivakumar, expressing their discontent with the government's choice. The activists criticized the Congress government for raising the cost of a necessary product, arguing that it would add a financial strain to households, especially women and economically vulnerable groups. The protest was spearheaded by BJP Mahila Morcha district president Seema Ladwa, with Vijayalaxmi Thimmoli and other party officials joining in.
The State government increased the milk purchase price by a minimum of ₹8 per litre starting Sunday, with the intention of aiding dairy farmers. However, the BJP demanded a reversal of the hike, contending that the government should offer extra support to farmers without imposing extra costs on consumers.
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