Farmers in Mysuru district,Karnataka,raised their voices Monday,protesting soaring diesel and fertilizer prices,along with alleged black market dealings of key agricultural supplies. Members of Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) gathered to air frustrations over challenges hitting rural livelihoods,including selling livestock.
Protestors handed a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner’s office,urging swift government action on these pressing issues. They pointed out struggles in sourcing fertilizers and seeds as planting season nears. Reports of DAP and urea sold illegally have forced many to pay inflated prices,deepening financial strain.
Black market's impact on fertilizer access took center stage at protest . Farmers demanded immediate local intervention to tackle these irregularities. And they opposed any plans to privatize electricity distribution,arguing it would worsen their situation.
With no buyers for cattle,livestock owners face dire economic times. Protesters slammed State’s anti-cow slaughter law,saying it hurts farmers and restricts legal livestock sales. They want a system for lawful sales and accountability for those misusing law for personal gain…
