Mysuru: State BJP President and former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said that he will hold a three-day satyagraha in Bengaluru from July 7 to 9 to urge the Government to waive off farmers’ loan in Co-operative Banks.
Speaking to the media after performing puja to cattle at Pinjrapole at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday, Yeddyurappa, who is on a State-wide tour as part of the party’s Janasamparka Abhiyana,’ said that he will hold the 3-day satyagraha to demand waiver of farm loans in Co-operative Banks. On the fourth-day, a Convention will be held where nearly 3 to 4 lakh farmers from across the State are expected to attend. However, the protest will be withdrawn if the Government announces loan waiver, he added.
