Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Protest: CM Siddaramaiah Appeals to PM Modi

This special report focuses on the escalating sugarcane farmers' crisis in Karnataka, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking urgent intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. CM Siddaramaiah stated, 'I therefore request for a prompt meeting with you so that we may address these issues in concert for the sake of our sugarcane farming community, our rural economy, and the integrity of the sugarcane value-chain in Karnataka and the nation.' The protests, which began in Belagavi over demands for a higher price of ₹3,500 per tonne, have now spread across several northern districts. While the state government has held meetings with farmers and factory owners, the Chief Minister has called a meeting of all Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs from the state to discuss the issue, which he attributes to the Centre's policies on pricing and exports.