The Federation of Karnataka State Farmers’ Associations has given a call for protest outside the offices of MPs of Karnataka on Monday, September 4, to condemn their failure to raise their voice against the injustice meted out to the State from the Centre over Cauvery and Mahadayi river water disputes.
Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Friday, September 1, Federation president Kurubur Shanthakumar criticised the MPs from Karnataka for allegedly remaining mum over the Cauvery and Mahadayi water disputes. The farmers will submit a representation after staging a demonstration outside the offices of the MPs.
Mr. Shantakumar also accused the Centre of pursuing anti-farmer policies that included the ban on exports on commodities like rice, sugar and onion.
