Sugarcane growers intensify agitation across Kittur Karnataka; bandh evokes mixed response; Road blockades disrupt transport in Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Haveri
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka organized a statewide bandh on Saturday, demanding higher prices for their crop. The protest saw mixed reactions from the public, while road blockades in districts such as Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Haveri disrupted transport and daily activities. Authorities are monitoring the situation as growers continue to press for a remunerative price.