Ensure proper supply of seeds, fertilisers: AIKKMS
Members of the All India Kisan Khet Majdoor Sangathan (AIKKMS) protested in Dharwad, demanding better access to seeds, fertilizers, and fuel for farming. They criticized the government for failing to ensure adequate supplies and called for a loan scheme for farmers. The protest included a memorandum submission to the Deputy Commissioner.
- ▪AIKKMS members staged a demonstration in Dharwad on May 29, 2026.
- ▪Protestors demanded unrestricted fuel supply and a loan of up to ₹5 lakh under the Kisan Credit Card scheme.
- ▪The president of AIKKMS claimed farmers are struggling to procure seeds and fertilizers despite government assurances.
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Seeking the requisite and proper supply of seeds and fertilisers and pressing for the fulfilment of various demands, including unrestricted supply of fuel for farm activities, members of All India Kisan Khet Majdoor Sangathan (AIKKMS) staged a demonstration in Dharwad on Friday (May 29, 2026).Staging a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Dharwad, the protestors also urged the government to announce a loan of up to ₹5 lakh to farmers under the Kisan Credit Card scheme.Addressing the protestors, the president of Dharwad district unit of AIKKMS Deepa Dharwad said that despite claims by the administration about having adequate quantities of seeds and fertilisers, the farmers were finding it difficult to procure the same.She alleged that both the union and state…
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