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Jun 19, 2025 07:30 AM IST The BMRCL signed a license settlement with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, which manages the Amul model A political slugfest has erupted after the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) signed a license settlement with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMFL), which manages the Amul model, enabling it to ascertain kiosks throughout key metro stations within the metropolis. The opposition — Janata Dal (Secular) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — has accused the federal government of utilizing the state’s Nandini model to solely win the elections. An argument erupted in 2023 when Amul’s entry into Karnataka’s milk market was projected by Congress, which was then in opposition, as a risk to the state’s flagship Nandini model (PTI) The BMRCL signed a license settlement with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMFL), which manages the Amul model, enabling it to ascertain kiosks throughout key metro stations within the metropolis, together with Indiranagar, Trinity, Majestic, Banashankari, and Jayanagar. Amid criticisms over the choice, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar stated that the BMRCL had issued a world tender, and Amul was the only applicant. “BMRCL had called for a global tender, and Amul was the lone applicant. We have instructed KMF to submit its application to BMRCL. KMF will open Nandini outlets in eight metro stations,” he stated. As Amul has already opened two shops, Shivakumar said that closing them can be inappropriate. Instead, he directed BMRCL to permit the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which manages Nandini, to arrange stalls on the remaining eight stations. The transfer has reignited the controversy between Amul and the KMF’s flagship model Nandini. “For us, both Nandini and Amul are equal. Whoever pays the rent will be allowed to operate,” a BMRCL official instructed PTI . Meanwhile, the Janata Dal (Secular), a former Congress ally, and the BJP seized the chance to focus on the Congress, accusing it of abandoning the Nandini model after utilizing it for political mileage within the 2023 meeting elections. In a publish on social media, JD(S) alleged that Shivakumar had compromised “Kannadiga pride” for monetary acquire. “More than 10 metro stations in Bengaluru have been allowed to sell milk products from outside the state. The Congress used the Nandini brand, the pride of our farmers and all Kannadigas, for its promotion (and) forgot about it after the election,” the celebration stated. BJP MP PC Mohan stated: “Ahead of the 2023 Karnataka assembly election, Congress falsely accused BJP of favouring outsiders. But now, the same Congress government, which oversees BMRCL’s operations and maintenance, has enabled Amul kiosks at 10 Metro stations to displace Nandini. A classic case of hypocrisy.” The controversy has revived the broader debate about help for native farmers and dairy producers in Karnataka. The same controversy erupted in early 2023 when Amul’s entry into Karnataka’s milk market was projected by the then-opposition Congress as a risk to the state’s flagship Nandini model. Tensions over Amul’s presence in Karnataka first escalated in December 2022, following Union residence minister Amit Shah’s go to to KMF services in Mandya. It triggered considerations amongst farmers and political events a few doable try by the Gujarat-based dairy large to develop its footprint on the expense of Nandini. During his go to, Shah known as for cooperation between Amul and KMF, suggesting joint efforts may result in major dairies in each village inside three years. He additionally talked about the potential of technical help from Amul to Nandini. With inputs from PTI
