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Karnataka Minister H K Patil has extended an invitation to representatives of sugarcane farmers, who are demanding a fixed price of Rs 3,500 per tonne, to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru.

However, the farmers’ representatives have refused to travel to Bengaluru, stating that they will withdraw their ongoing protest only if the state government announces a higher price by Thursday evening.

The agitation has received backing from several farmer associations, student groups, and the opposition BJP.

Karnataka Minister H K Patil has extended an invitation to representatives of sugarcane farmers, who are demanding a fixed price of Rs 3,500 per tonne, to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru.

However, the farmers’ representatives have refused to

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