Viral video: Why did Maharashtra farmers dump thousands of litres of milk on road?

 A video went viral on social media where a group of farmers was seen dumping litres of milk on the road as a sign of protest in Maharashtra  

Maharashtra farmers protested by dumping thousands of litres of milk on road

Maharashtra farmers protested by dumping thousands of litres of milk on road

The farmers are members of Swabhimani Shetkari Sangathna, a farmers' organisation

The farmers are members of Swabhimani Shetkari Sangathna, a farmers' organisation

They spilled cans of milk on the Pune-Bengaluru highway

They spilled cans of milk on the Pune-Bengaluru highway

The Maharashtra farmers protested against government for low rate to milk

The Maharashtra farmers protested against government for low rate to milk

The farmers’ body has also decided to intensify protests if their demands are not met

The farmers’ body has also decided to intensify protests if their demands are not met

The farmers demanded Rs 25 per litre as the minimum rate for cow’s milk among other things

The farmers demanded Rs 25 per litre as the minimum rate for cow’s milk among other things

They also demanded an export subsidy of Rs 30 for milk producers and cancellation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on milk products

They also demanded an export subsidy of Rs 30 for milk producers and cancellation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on milk products