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Farmers block Mysuru-Bengaluru highway at toll plaza for two hours
A major protest by farmers brought traffic to a standstill on the key Mysuru-Bengaluru highway Tuesday, with demonstrators demanding action on agricultural grievances. The blockade at the toll plaza was led by prominent agrarian leaders and a state legislator.
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Farmers staged a significant demonstration on the Mysuru-Bengaluru highway Tuesday, blocking traffic at a toll plaza for approximately two hours in a show of strength against state authorities. The protest saw substantial participation from the farming community, reflecting growing discontent over agricultural issues affecting the region.
The agitation was spearheaded by Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah and Badagalapura Nagendra, a prominent leader of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS), one of the state's influential farmer organizations. The presence of elected representatives underscored the political dimensions of the grievances being raised by the agricultural sector.
The blockade disrupted connectivity between two of Karnataka's major urban centres during peak traffic hours, causing significant inconvenience to commuters and commercial transport operators. The demonstration highlighted farmer concerns that have escalated tensions between the agricultural community and the state government in recent weeks.
Authorities eventually cleared the highway after the protestors concluded their demonstration. The incident marks the latest in a series of agitations by farmer groups across Karnataka seeking policy interventions and financial support for the sector.