Maharashtra Farmers Shift Highway Protest Following Court Order, Set for Talks with Chief Minister

Oct 30, 2025 02:54 am CST

Former MLA Bachchu Kadu and thousands of farmers protesting for loan waivers have agreed to relocate from National Highway 44 near Nagpur following a Bombay High Court order. The protest leaders will meet with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday to discuss their demands, with warning of potential railway blockades if negotiations fail. The state government has formed a committee to address farm loan waivers while prioritizing aid for farmers affected by recent unprecedented rainfall.