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Madhya Pradesh Farmers Suspend Highway Protest After Government Promises Action on MSP and Loan Waivers
Dec 02, 2025 02:46 am CST
Thousands of farmers from Madhya Pradesh temporarily suspended their day-long blockade of National Highway 52 at Khalghat toll plaza after officials promised to forward their demands for guaranteed MSP, loan waivers, and land acquisition compensation to the highest levels of government. The protest, organized by Rashtriya Mazdoor Kisan Mahasangh, drew nearly 5,000 participants and led authorities to deploy 400 police personnel before negotiations succeeded.
Maharashtra Farmers Launch Massive Tractor March to Nagpur Demanding Complete Loan Waiver and Fair Prices
Oct 28, 2025 06:45 pm CST
Former Minister Bachchu Kadu leads thousands of farmers in the "Maha Elgar Morcha" from Amravati to Nagpur, demanding comprehensive agricultural reforms including complete loan waivers, guaranteed minimum support prices, and NAFED soybean procurement. Protesters have vowed to continue their demonstration until the Maharashtra government provides written assurances addressing the ongoing agrarian crisis.
Chhattisgarh Paddy Procurement Standoff: Farmers Demand Earlier Start as Political Tensions Rise
Oct 07, 2025 10:06 pm CST
Chhattisgarh's paddy procurement has become a political flashpoint as farmers demand purchases begin November 1 instead of the government's proposed November 15 start date. With 2.7 million farmers awaiting better rates and timely procurement, the delay threatens crop quality while opposition Congress accuses the BJP government of betraying farmer interests in this crucial agricultural issue that has previously influenced electoral outcomes.
Madhya Pradesh Soybean Farmers Face Crisis: Heavy Rains, Disease Destroy Crops as Government Revives Bhavantar Scheme
Sep 29, 2025 11:58 pm CST
India's largest soybean-producing state, Madhya Pradesh, is witnessing an agricultural crisis as farmers struggle with crop destruction from heavy rains and disease. While the government has announced the revival of the controversial Bhavantar Yojana to bridge the gap between market price and Minimum Support Price, farmers remain burdened with mounting debts and uncertain futures as they receive far less than the established MSP of Rs 5,328 per quintal.
Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Unrestricted Yellow Peas Imports Affecting Indian Farmers
Sep 26, 2025 02:35 am CST
India's Supreme Court has requested the Centre's response to a Public Interest Litigation seeking restrictions on yellow peas imports. Farmers argue these imports, priced at Rs 35/kg versus the Rs 85/kg MSP for domestic pulses, are devastating local agriculture. Expert bodies including the CACP and Niti Aayog have recommended against these imports, as India imported 6.7 million tonnes of pulses in 2024, with yellow peas comprising 2.9 million tonnes, significantly impacting farmer livelihoods.