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Karnataka farmers detained during 'Jail Bharo' agitation in Belagavi

Belagavi, Nov 5 (UNI) Police on Thursday detained more than 100 sugarcane farmers, including prominent farmer leader Chunappa Pujari, as they attempted to launch a 'Jail Bharo' agitation in Belagavi demanding better prices for their produce and an additional State Advised Price (SAP) from the Karnataka government. The detention came amid mounting tensions over the sugarcane pricing dispute, with sections of farmers rejecting the price arrangement proposed by sugar factories and demanding higher remuneration. Pujari, president of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, and other protesters were detained at Mukti Math on the outskirts of Belagavi before they could proceed with…

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KARNATAKA FARMERS DETAINED JAIL BHARO
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05/11/26 13:52
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