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Agriculture
Kolhapur farmers protest over Gokul and sugarcane rates, target Mahayuti alliance
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 03:01 AM
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Farmers in Kolhapur have launched a protest demanding higher Gokul and sugarcane prices, directing their anger at the Mahayuti coalition.
Kolhapur, Maharashtra – A group of farmers gathered in Kolhapur on Thursday to demand better remuneration for Gokul (a type of millets) and sugarcane. The protesters allege that the current procurement rates set by the state government are insufficient to cover rising production costs.
The demonstration turned confrontational as participants blocked key roads and raised slogans against the Mahayuti alliance, which they hold responsible for the pricing policy. Local authorities deployed police to manage the crowd, but the protest remained largely peaceful despite occasional heated exchanges.
Agricultural officials said they are reviewing the price structure and will meet farmer representatives later this week. The outcome of these talks could influence similar agitations across Maharashtra's sugarcane belt.
The farmers have called for an immediate revision of the Gokul and sugarcane procurement rates and have warned of further action if their demands are not addressed promptly.
The protest reflects growing discontent among Maharashtra's farming community over perceived policy gaps and the political dynamics surrounding the Mahayuti coalition.
The demonstration turned confrontational as participants blocked key roads and raised slogans against the Mahayuti alliance, which they hold responsible for the pricing policy. Local authorities deployed police to manage the crowd, but the protest remained largely peaceful despite occasional heated exchanges.
Agricultural officials said they are reviewing the price structure and will meet farmer representatives later this week. The outcome of these talks could influence similar agitations across Maharashtra's sugarcane belt.
The farmers have called for an immediate revision of the Gokul and sugarcane procurement rates and have warned of further action if their demands are not addressed promptly.
The protest reflects growing discontent among Maharashtra's farming community over perceived policy gaps and the political dynamics surrounding the Mahayuti coalition.