Farmers across Karnataka will stage a demonstration to express solidarity with their counterparts agitating in Delhi, on March 12 and hold a candle-light march.
This was stated by Kurubur Shanthakumar, president, Federation of Farmers Association, here on Saturday, March 9. He told media persons that farmers from Punjab and Haryana have been demonstrating for the last few weeks seeking MSP for agricultural produce. However, the Centre has ignored the farmers’ demand.
In a bid to express solidarity with the farmers of Punjab and Haryana, farmers across the State will hold local protests and candlelight processions on March 12, said Mr. Shanthakumar. He said there will also be a tractor rally on March 15 at Dharwar.
