Workers of the JD(S) under the leadership of former Minister H.D. Revanna staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Hassan demanding a suitable support price for copra.
The price of copra has fallen dramatically, causing a huge loss to the coconut growers. As of Saturday, December 2, the modal price at Arasikere market was ₹7,269 per quintal. In the Tiptur market, the modal price was ₹8,000. In a couple of months, the price was above ₹18,000 per quintal.
The protesters staged a dharna, dumping a few bags of copra in front of the DC’s office. Mr. Revanna said the Congress, in its manifesto, had assured ₹15,000 per quintal of copra. Even six months after coming to power, the party had not fulfilled its promise. He demanded the State government come to the rescue of the farmers.
