KPRS stages protest seeking release of ₹300 crore crop insurance dues (opens original article in a new tab)

Farmers in Kalaburagi protested for the release of ₹300 crore in crop insurance dues, citing financial hardship from crop losses and falling prices, while also opposing power sector privatisation.

• Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) staged a protest demanding ₹300 crore in crop insurance compensation for 2.8 lakh farmers in Kalaburagi district
• Farmers cited crop losses from excessive rainfall and falling red gram prices as reasons for financial hardship
• KPRS opposed power sector privatisation and urged the state government to protect public electricity utilities and farmer interests