Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Bommai Calls for Farmer Unity at Martyrs' Day
A former leader encouraged farmers to come together and support a government that helps them.
He spoke at a memorial for farmers who died fighting for their rights.
He talked about how farmers face challenges like not knowing how much rain they'll get or what price they'll receive for their crops.
He also mentioned problems with how fertilizer is distributed, claiming it's unfair.
He promised to help farmers in their struggles and build a memorial to honor those who fought for them.
Basavaraj Bommai urged farmers to unite and support a farmer-friendly government.
He was speaking at the 35th Farmers’ Martyrs Day in Soratur village.
Bommai discussed the history of farmers' movements and the ongoing challenges faced by farmers.
He criticized the state's urea distribution, citing corruption and diversion of fertilizer.
Bommai pledged to support farmers' struggles and develop a memorial for farmer martyrs.
- Who
- Basavaraj Bommai, Member of Parliament and former Chief Minister of Karnataka.
- What
- Former CM Bommai called upon farmers to unite to support a farmer-friendly government.
- When
- Sunday, July 27th, during the 35th Farmers’ Martyrs Day.
- Where
- Soratur village in Gadag taluk, Karnataka.
- Why
- To inspire farmers to unite and advocate for their interests, and to honor farmer martyrs.
Farmers' Struggles
Political Challenges
Farmers' challenges
Farmers' Struggles
Farmers often face uncertainty in terms of rainfall and crop prices.
Political Challenges
Political parties claiming to represent farmers but not effectively addressing their needs.
Lack of proper support for the farmers.
Farmers' Struggles
Corruption in urea distribution causing issues for farmers.
Political Challenges
The failure of the government to build a memorial for S.S. Patil
- Event
- 35th Farmers’ Martyrs Day
- Location
- Soratur village, Gadag
- Former CM
- Basavaraj Bommai
- Farmers' Movement Referenced
- Bagar Hukum, Navalgund-Nargund
- Date of Martyrs' Day
- July 27, 1990