Protest against hike in milk and curd prices
The foundation said the higher prices add pressure on households and urged the government to roll back the hikes and explain who receives the extra amount.
- On Monday, the BJP Mahila Morcha and Gandhadagudi Foundation staged protests in Hubballi and Mysuru against the Karnataka government's decision to increase Nandini milk and curd prices effective Sunday.
- The State government increased milk procurement prices by ₹8 a litre to support 11 lakh farming families; however, curd prices rose ₹14, from ₹54 to ₹68, drawing widespread criticism.
- P.C. Rao, honorary president of the Bangalore Hotels Association, questioned the ₹14 curd hike logic. Protesters served black tea to passers-by, symbolizing the financial burden on ordinary households.
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday he instructed KMF office-bearers to reduce curd prices. Sources indicate costs will likely fall by ₹2 to ₹4 per litre.
- KMF officials cited rising electricity, fuel, and imported bacteria culture costs for the revision. The State government plans to increase KSRTC bus fares starting November 5, compounding consumer pressure.
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Nandini curd prices to be cut by Rs 2 per litre, says DK Shivakumar after backlash
Karnataka Milk Federation agreed to cut curd prices by Rs 2 per litre after D K Shivakumar's suggestion. The move comes as he defends the milk price hike as support for 11 lakh farmer families.
Bengaluru: Following the strong protests against the increase in the price of Nandini yogurt by Rs 14 per liter, the decision has been taken to reduce the price. The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has been asked by the government to reduce the price of yogurt by Rs 2 per liter...
Curd price cut an attempt to pacify public anger: BJP leader hits out at K'taka CM - tennews.in: National News Portal
Bengaluru, Nov 3 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Tuesday accused the state government of attempting to pacify public anger by announcing a marginal reduction in curd prices after increasing them substantially, and demanded a rollback of the hike in milk and curd prices. Karnataka […] The post Curd price cut an attempt to pacify public anger: BJP leader hits out at K’taka CM ap…
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