Farmers protest over water allocation for paddy vs. chili crops in Bengaluru

Farmers protested in T.Nagarendra Shahapura regarding the decision by the Irrigation Advisory Committee (ICC) to restrict water flow to the canal to a maximum of 12 meters on Thursday. Farmers stated that this decision is fatal for chili crop growers, while the committee's meeting is seen as protecting paddy growers. Chili farmers, who primarily cultivate Badagi and Guntur varieties, expressed anger over the water restriction, stating that water is needed until at least March for the crop to thrive.