Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Karnataka CM Shivakumar Visits Market, Hears Farmers’ Grievances
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar visited a large farm market in Bengaluru early on Tuesday.
He spoke directly with farmers, traders and sellers.
He asked whether farmers were being treated fairly when their crops were weighed.
The farmers said the market needed better basic facilities.
Some also complained that Agriculture Minister Narendra Swamy had not visited to hear their problems.
Shivakumar listened and promised that the government would work on solutions.
He recently visited farms in Bagalkot and saw serious damage to several crops.
He also asked the Union government to help farmers and consider a loan waiver.
D.K. Shivakumar made a surprise early-morning visit to Bengaluru’s Yeshwanthpur APMC market on Tuesday.
He spoke with farmers, traders and vendors about market operations, weighing practices and other problems.
Farmers raised concerns about inadequate infrastructure and said Agriculture Minister Narendra Swamy had not visited the market.
Shivakumar assured them that the government would take steps to improve the market and protect farmers’ interests.
The visit followed his drought survey in Bagalkot district, where he observed extensive crop damage and urged Union support for farmers.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, farmers, traders and vendors at the Yeshwanthpur APMC market.
- What
- Shivakumar conducted a surprise inspection, heard complaints and promised measures to address market problems.
- When
- Early Tuesday morning; he had conducted a drought survey in Bagalkot district the previous week.
- Where
- Yeshwanthpur APMC market in Bengaluru and farms across four taluks of Bagalkot district.
- Why
- To understand farmers’ and traders’ difficulties, improve market functioning and protect farmers’ interests.
Farmers’ Concerns
Government Response
Market conditions
Farmers’ Concerns
Farmers and traders said the market lacked adequate basic infrastructure and raised other difficulties, including concerns about weighing practices.
Government Response
Shivakumar said the government would take appropriate measures to ensure the market functions smoothly and safeguard farmers’ interests.
Ministerial engagement
Farmers’ Concerns
Some farmers complained that Agriculture Minister Narendra Swamy had not been visiting the market to hear and address their concerns.
Government Response
Shivakumar personally heard the complaints and assured farmers that steps would be taken to resolve their long-pending issues.
Drought relief
Farmers’ Concerns
The drought survey found extensive damage to crops in the areas visited by Shivakumar, increasing farmers’ need for support.
Government Response
Shivakumar said the government was assessing drought conditions and urged the Union government to provide assistance and consider a loan waiver.
- Visitor
- D.K. Shivakumar, Karnataka Chief Minister
- Market
- Yeshwanthpur APMC market
- Main concerns
- Weighing practices, inadequate basic infrastructure and unresolved market difficulties
- Farmer complaint
- Some farmers said Agriculture Minister Narendra Swamy had not visited the market
- Drought survey
- Shivakumar inspected four taluks in Bagalkot district the previous week
- Damaged crops
- Sunflower, chilli, horse gram and pigeon pea
- Additional request
- Shivakumar urged the Union government to help farmers and consider a loan waiver