Haridwar, Nov. 30 -- Congress MLA Anupama Rawat criticised the state government for raising the sugarcane prices by only Rs 30 per quintal, in view of the expenses of farmers and the utilities required for farming.

"They (state government) have raised it to Rs 405 for the 2025-26 crushing season. However, given the farmers' expenses and the resources required for farming, this amount remains inadequate..." she told ANI.

She reiterated that the initial demand was to raise sugarcane prices by Rs. 500. She further highlighted her earlier mention of 'Kisan Samman Yatra' on the Silver Jubilee celebration of the state, which will begin today from gram Badshahpur to gram Sultanpur.

"Our demand was for Rs 500 per quintal. I officially proposed...