CM Shivakumar visits Yeshwanthpur APMC Yard; interacts with farmers, workers
- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited the Yeshwanthpur APMC market and found children as young as seven working in heavy labor, ordering police to arrest those employing child labor by evening or face suspension.
- Shivakumar interacted with farmers, traders, and workers to discuss issues including high commission rates and promised government action to improve transparency and fairness in APMC operations.
- The Chief Minister inspected market facilities such as toilets and parking, addressed complaints about sanitation and housing, and pledged to inspect APMCs statewide to assess and improve services for stakeholders.
- Shivakumar emphasized stopping child labor, ensuring fair transactions, and preventing weight manipulation in market dealings.
20 Articles
20 Articles
Rahul Gandhi Called Out “Two Types Of Cups”; Karnataka Congress CM Gets Steel Plate And Glass, Workers Get Plastic And Paper
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has come under criticism after visuals from a breakfast event at an agricultural produce market showed him being served food and tea in different utensils from those used by other attendees. Shivakumar was seen eating from a steel plate, while others at the gathering were served food on plastic plates. […]
DK Shivakumar hears farmers’ concerns at Yeshwanthpur APMC
Bengaluru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar made a surprise visit to the Yeshwanthpur APMC market on Tuesday, September 8, and interacted with farmers, traders and workers to understand the issues faced by them. During his inspection, Shivakumar visited the potato market and sat on sacks of potatoes brought from Hassan and Agra. He personally cut open … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
