Karnal, Nov. 1 -- Days after the state government announced a hike of Rs.15 per quintal of sugarcane prices, the sugarcane farmers and unions across the state have decided to hold a mahapanchayat in Kurukshetra on November 5.

The decision followed a meeting between the Bhartiya Kisan Union- Charuni (BKU-Charuni) and the Ganna Kisan Sangharsh Samiti in Ambala.

Farmers across the spectrum termed the hike-which brings the price for the season to Rs.430 per quintal-as unjust and demanded Rs.600 per quintal.

The price will increase to Rs.450 per quintal in 2027-28 season.

Speaking to the media, Vinod Rana, president of the Ganna Kisan Sangharsh Samiti, said that given the situation, the sowing of the sugarcane crop will be affected next se...