Hubballi, Sept. 29 -- Farmers from several districts of Karnataka intensified their protest in Hubballi on Tuesday, September 29, demanding a remunerative price for sugarcane and a revision of sugar prices.

Thousands of farmers gathered at Chennamma Circle as part of the agitation led by farmer activist Choonappa Pujari.

The protesters have demanded that the price of sugarcane be fixed at Rs 5,500 per tonne. They also sought an increase in the minimum selling price of sugar and a revised Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) that ensures better returns for sugarcane growers.

Farmers from Belagavi, Dharwad and other districts participated in the protest. Organisers claimed that more than 2,000 farmers had joined the agitation.

The proteste...