Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said the milk price has been increased in the interest of farmers and the BJP's opposition to it only reflects its anti-farmer stance.

Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha, he said, "BJP has once again shown that it is anti-farmer by opposing the increase in the price of milk. An increase of Rs 2 per liter has been made to benefit the farmers. The quantity has also been increased." Has been increased proportionately. The price increase should not be politicized, this decision has been taken because the price of milk in the state is still low compared to other states.

When asked about the KMF president's statement that the income from the price hike would not go to farmers, he said, "Farmers are KMF. In my opinion, the prices should have been increased by some more. Farmers are in distress and are struggling with their losses." Selling produce." Cattle. Let them check the milk prices in other states and then we will talk about it.”

He congratulated Rahul Gandhi on being elected Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in the Lok Sabha and called it a step towards preserving democracy in India.

"It was the wish of the people that Rahul Gandhi should become the leader of the opposition. I want to congratulate him. This is a step towards preserving democracy in India and I welcome it. I congratulate AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhiji on Thank you for making sure." He said, "Rahul Gandhi has been made the leader of the opposition, we will work for the people of the country."

When asked about the demand for additional DCM, he said, "You ask the Chief Minister about this, he is the right person to answer it."