The decision has sparked a political row, with the BJP blaming the Congress-led government in Karnataka for the Tirumala temple switching its ghee supplier.
Karnataka Milk Federation chief Naik said the state has the lowest procurement rate compared to Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. The farmers had demanded to increase the milk price by Rs 5, but the government kept it at Rs 3
Defending the move, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that Karnataka is selling milk at the lowest price whereas in the other states it is much higher. Nandini Milk Price Hike: Karnataka Government Increase Nandini Milk Price by Rs 3 Per Litre 'To Help Farmers'.