PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKarnataka Farmers Protest for Loan Waiver and Drought Relief
Hundreds of farmers protested at Freedom Park in Bengaluru demanding full waiver of agricultural loans and immediate drought relief. The drought has affected 217 taluks and damaged crops over 20 lakh hectares, causing losses over Rs 20,000 crore. Led by Karnataka Sugarcane Growers’ Association president Kurubur Shanthakumar, they urged urgent government action. Minister Satish Jarkiholi assured a meeting with CM D K Shivakumar within a week.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
