Milk prices in Karnataka to be hiked by Rs 4, BJP slams decision

India Today

The Karnataka government has announced a Rs 4 per litre increase in milk prices, effective from April 1. This decision follows demands from farmers and the Karnataka Milk Federation to offset rising expenses.

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00:00The Karnataka government has increased milk prices in the state by Rs. 4.

00:05This new price will be effective from April 1.

00:07BJP is slamming Karnataka government on this.

00:10Take a look.

00:19Karnataka government hikes milk prices again.

00:23The decision follows ongoing demands from farmers

00:27and the Karnataka Milk Federation for a price increase to offset rising expenses.

00:34While the initial demand from the Karnataka Milk Federation was for a Rs. 5 per litre increase,

00:39the Siddharamaya government has decided to raise milk prices by Rs. 4 per litre.

00:48The KMF has welcomed the move but consumers are expected to bear the brunt of the price hike.

00:57In the Sobh Union, we are selling milk for Rs. 50 for Rs. 2, Rs. 50 for Rs. 4 and Rs. 50 for Rs. 6.

01:02In Karnataka, we are selling milk at a very low price of Rs. 42.

01:07Farmers are in great loss.

01:10We have taken this decision to help the farmers.

01:13We are giving Rs. 4 to the farmers.

01:15The present Congress government has derailed the entire economical situation of the state.

01:23This is how they are trying to play with the common people,

01:26which has impacted the state treasury and also the common man's life.

01:32This isn't the first time milk prices are being raised in Karnataka.

01:36In August 2023, milk price was hiked by Rs. 3.

01:41In June 2024, by another Rs. 2.

01:45And now in 2025, milk prices are set to rise by Rs. 4, effective from April 1.

01:54Apart from milk, several other price hikes have burdened Karnataka citizens.

01:59In February 2024, stamp duty charges hiked by 200-500%.

02:06March 2024, lifetime tax on electric vehicles priced above Rs. 25 lakh increased.

02:14June 2024, petrol and diesel prices raised by Rs. 3 due to tax hike.

02:20January 2025, 15% bus fare hike approved.

02:25And duty on beer increased across the state.

02:28In February 2025, 50% hike on Bengaluru metro fares.

02:34And in March, power tariffs were hiked by Rs. 36 per unit.

02:39The recent milk price hike has sparked political tension in Karnataka

02:43with the BJP criticising the Congress-led state government.

03:07The state government has defended its decision.

03:13As the final decision is being weighed, the Karnataka government faces the challenge

03:18of balancing consumer affordability with ensuring fair compensation for farmers.

03:24Bureau report, India Today.

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