Security tightened outside Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's residence amid farmers' protest
- Security was tightened outside Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's Hubballi residence amid farmers' protests, on October 13.
- Sugarcane farmers are demanding ₹5,500 per tonne, citing rising cultivation costs and inadequate returns.
- Farmers also want sugar's minimum selling price raised from ₹31 to ₹60 per kg and better payments for crops.
- Police deployed personnel and barricades near Joshi's residence as farmers pressed for government action.
Source: aninews.in
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