Farmers Protest Over Unpaid Sugarcane Dues in India
Unpaid cane dues: Farmers’ bid to storm Deputy Commissioner’s office foiled
The Hindu
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On April 21, 2026, hundreds of sugarcane farmers in India attempted to storm the Deputy Commissioner’s office due to unpaid dues of ₹100 per tonne promised by the State government. Police intervened, leading to scuffles, but farmers continued their protest, demanding a meeting for resolution.
- 01Farmers protested against non-payment of additional dues announced by the State government.
- 02The police intervened to prevent farmers from storming the Deputy Commissioner's office.
- 03Farmers staged a sit-in protest after the intervention.
- 04Protesters demand a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner for a resolution.
- 05The agitation will continue until the farmers' dues are cleared.
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On April 21, 2026, tension erupted in India as hundreds of sugarcane farmers attempted to storm the Deputy Commissioner’s office, protesting against the non-payment of an additional ₹100 (approximately $1.20 USD) per tonne promised by the State government. The police intervened to prevent the situation from escalating, resulting in brief scuffles at the entrance. Following this, the farmers staged a sit-in protest in the portico of the office, declaring their determination to continue the agitation until their dues are paid. The protesters emphasized that they would not back down until the Deputy Commissioner convenes a meeting to discuss a resolution to their grievances.
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The ongoing protests could affect the livelihoods of farmers if their dues remain unpaid, potentially leading to increased unrest in the agricultural community.
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