Cong criticises Union govt for price hike of fertilisers
Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, he said, "Farmers are struggling to cultivate paddy in the state due to the rapid price hike of fertilisers. He questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi truly supports the agricultural community.
Meanwhile, the Youth Congress, Shivamogga unit, strongly condemned the BJP govt's decision to increase chemical and fertiliser prices, which they believe will further burden farmers.
They staged a protest in Shivamogga and alleged that the Union govt is giving farmers Rs 6,000 per year as Kisan Samman but collecting double that amount through increased prices of fertilisers and seeds. With farmers already struggling due to uncertain rainfall and crop damage, the price hike will exacerbate their distress.
The Youth Congress urged the President to intervene and direct the Union govt to reduce fertiliser prices. If not, they threatened to take the protest to the streets. The memorandum was submitted through the joint director of agriculture in Shivamogga on Monday morning.
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