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Protest in Mysuru against milk, curd and bus fare hikes

Mysuru, Karnataka, India · Nov 2, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 2.

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Why they are protesting
Protesters opposed the Karnataka government's price hikes on milk, curd, and KSRTC bus fares, citing financial pressure on the public.
What they want
Demonstrators urged the government to review and roll back the price hikes on milk, curd, and bus fares.
What changed
Nov 2, 2026: Gandhadagudi Foundation and BJP Mahila Morcha members held demonstrations in Mysuru opposing dairy and transport price increases.
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What protesters want

  • Roll back the milk and curd price hikes
  • Review the KSRTC bus fare increase
  • Ensure fair prices for dairy farmers without overburdening consumers

Organised by: Gandhadagudi Foundation, BJP Mahila Morcha

What authorities say

Minister Madhu Bangarappa questioned the BJP over their protest against the milk price hike. Government and dairy representatives defended the price increase, stating it was necessary to protect dairy farmers from financial loss due to rising operational and fodder costs.12

The full story

Demonstrations took place in Mysuru on Monday against increases in milk, curd, and KSRTC bus fares implemented by the Karnataka government. The Gandhadagudi Foundation staged a demonstration in front of the Old Deputy Commissioner's Office, serving black tea to passers-by as a mark of protest. The foundation criticised the magnitude of the price increases, questioning the distribution of the added costs between farmers and other entities, and argued the changes placed an undue burden on common citizens. Additionally, BJP Mahila Morcha members staged a protest in Mysuru condemning the price rise. Organisers demanded that the government roll back the revisions. Government officials and dairy representatives stated that the price increases were necessary to support dairy farmers facing rising feed, fodder, and labour costs.

Timeline

  1. BJP Mahila Morcha members staged a separate protest in Mysuru condemning the dairy price increases.2

  2. The Gandhadagudi Foundation held a demonstration in Mysuru against milk, curd, and bus fare hikes.1

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