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- Farmers and villagers in Chamarajanagar held a foot march from Heggothara village to the district administration office, protesting stone mining leases granted on grazing lands.
- The marchers allege the district administration illegally leased gomala (grazing) lands in Heggothara-Muttige village for stone mining, violating the Karnataka Land Revenue Rules 1966.
- The protesters say earlier appeals to stop the illegal mining were ignored, and the current Deputy Commissioner has shown indifference, blaming previous officers.
- The protest comes during a severe drought in the district, when cattle are already short of fodder and depend on grazing lands.
- Karnataka State Farmers' Association leaders have warned of intensifying protests if mining is not stopped immediately and have asked Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to act against the officials who granted the leases.
What to watch next
- Whether the district administration stops the mining on the grazing lands.
- Whether Chief Minister D K Shivakumar takes action against the officials who issued the leases.
- Whether farmers intensify their protests if no action is taken.
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