Karnataka Sugarcane Protest Shuts Parts of Belagavi
Sugarcane farmers in North Karnataka have called a bandh, a shutdown-style protest, that has hit Belagavi. Farmers blocked roads at several locations, while neighbouring districts were largely unaffected. They are pressing for a fair price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for their cane, and district officials have put restrictions in place.
Context
Context: Sugarcane prices in India are guided by a government-set minimum, but farmers often protest when mill payments feel low or arrive late. Belagavi is a major sugarcane district in north Karnataka, so protests there affect many growers.
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