Farmers’ groups discuss list of demands ahead of meeting with Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Farmers’ groups discuss list of demands ahead of meeting with Karnataka CM Shivakumar Nearly 30 leaders of various organisations discussed revising the minimum selling price for sugar and a higher Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane BELAGAVI Farmers’ groups on Sunday (October 25, 2026) attempted to reach a consensus on the list of demands to be presented ahead of a meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar in Belagavi on Monday (October 26, 2026). Farmer leaders held a few meetings to prepare for the CM’s session. Some were skeptical about the outcome, and Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi said he couldn’t attend, since the key demands involve the Central Government. In Gurlapur, near the Belagavi–Bagalkot border, leaders Chunappa Pujeri and Shashikant Padasalagi spoke and then said they would call a Karnataka Bundh on Tuesday if the government doesn’t meet their demands.