Vijayapura ( Karnataka ) [India], November 9 (ANI): Karnataka Minister MB Patil clarified that the state government does not have a significant role in the sugarcane pricing issue and asserted that the central government must closely examine the matter, underlining that the centre fixes the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) and Maximum Retail Price (MRP).

Speaking to the media on Saturday, Karnataka Minister said, "The Chief Minister has clearly declared a support price of Rs 3,300. However, there's some confusion in our district. Our yield is a little low... There's some confusion about this. I discussed this with Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil. Then I clarified with the farmers... The state government doesn't have much of a role in this matter..." he said.

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