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

First Published Jul 21, 2020, 4:18 PM IST

 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
undefined
The farmers are members of Swabhimani Shetkari Sangathna, a farmers' organisation
undefined
They spilled cans of milk on the Pune-Bengaluru highway
undefined
The Maharashtra farmers protested against government for low rate to milk
undefined
The farmers’ body has also decided to intensify protests if their demands are not met
undefined
The farmers demanded Rs 25 per litre as the minimum rate for cow’s milk among other things
undefined
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
undefined
click me!