Farmers to hold padyatra to mark Martyrs' Day
The padyatra will begin at Hubballi Kittur Rani Channamma Circle and end at the Dharwad DC's Office, Killedar said on Wednesday. Homage will be paid to farmers who laid down their lives, he said.
Sangha's state president Kodihalli Chandrashekhar will join the padyatra and present various demands. These include the implementation of Mahadayi project, eight-hour power supply for farmers' pumpsets, Rs 4,000 support price for sugarcane, insurance coverage for sugarcane crops and immediate assistance for farmers affected by rainfall.
Prior to its commencement, leaders and office-bearers will visit Navalgund and Naragund to pay respects at the farmers' martyrs' memorial.
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