Security tightened for Hubballi Chalo by sugarcane growers
Police have tightened security in Hubballi as sugarcane farmers prepare to protest for higher crop prices and the implementation of Swaminathan Commission recommendations. The farmers are demanding a price of ₹5,500 per tonne and an increase in the minimum support price for sugar.
Why it matters
Agricultural protests highlight ongoing tensions between farmers and the government regarding pricing policies and economic support for the rural sector.
Security tightened for Hubballi Chalo by sugarcane growers left With sugarcane growers expected to reach Hubballi on Friday for a protest, the police have installed barricades at several places, including roads leading to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s residence and office, as a precautionary measure. KIRAN BAKALE KIRAN BAKALE https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8zxf5m/article71589407.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2699_15_10_2026_19_53_46_3_16HUBLIBANDOBAST.JPG KIRAN BAKALE KARNATAKA HUBBALLI 16/10/2026 As the hundreds of sugarcane growers are expected to reach Hubballi on Friday as part of their ‘Hubballi Chalo’ march to press for their various demands and proposed agitation before union minister Pralhad Joshi’s residence, the police have installed barricades at several places including the roads leading to the minister’s residence and office.
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