Farmers protest in Dharwad against power supply privatisation move (opens original article in a new tab)

Farmers in Dharwad protested against potential power supply privatisation and submitted demands for agricultural support and protections.

• Farmers in Dharwad protested against the state government's reported move to privatise power supply
• Farmers blocked roads and formed a human chain to demand continuation of free power for irrigation and other benefits
• Farmers submitted a memorandum to the chief minister demanding crop insurance expansion, drought declaration, and protection from financial harassment