Lucknow, June 27: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati today threw down the gauntlet asking the Central Government to give the state the power to fix cane prices and 'she would set all sugar mill owners right within 24 hours'. "I will ensure that sugar mill owners pay cane dues provided the Central Government allows me to fix the cane prices," Mayawati told reporters here.

She said that her government was sensitive to the problems of the cane growers.


Despite my government inheriting an empty coffer, I ensured that cane farmers get as much price as they got last year, she said.
The Chief Minister said that her government was taking all necessary initiatives to clear the cane dues.

Bureau Report