Protesting farmers decry NandiniAmul merger

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru:

In a unique protest against the alleged merger between Nandini and Amul, a group of farmers from Hirebagewadi in the state drove a cow to the deputy tahsildar's office in the district. A memorandum was submitted by them on Tuesday, expressing their opposition to the alleged merger. The memorandum noted that Nandini is not just a brand but the ‘Kamadhenu’ of the people of Karnataka. The farmers also noted that it is the responsibility of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is to ensure that the brand is protected, stated a media report.

Protests were held against the entry of the diary brand into Bengaluru by pro-Kannada groups Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) and Kannada Sahitya Parishad recently. Congress leaders are also opposing the Gujarat dairy giant’s entry into the state, alleging it would affect the sales of Nandini. The BJP has decided the postponement of the entry of Amul