Bengaluru, Nov 22: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy is scheduled to hold a meeting with Sugar Mill owners to address the issue of dues to farmers by the Mills towards purchase of Sugar Cane purchased.
The meeting assumes significance as BJP which launhced Statewide agitation demanding the Congress-JDS Coalition government to address the issue of Sugar Cane growers.
Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly B S Yeddyurappa, who is also BJP State President, addressing the agitators yesterday had announced that "BJP will not rest till Mr Kumaraswamy meets the demands of farmers.
The Chief has failed to come to the rescue of farmers in the State though they are facing several problems due to drought in 100 Taluks, besides dues from the Sugar Mill owners."
Prior to meeting with the Chief Minister, the Mill owners held a meeting at a private Hotel to chalkout the problems to be put forth during the discussion.
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