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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.
Massive Highway Blockade: Public Outrage Erupts After 6-Year-Old's Rape in Madhya Pradesh
Nov 24, 2025 10:34 pm CST
Protesters blocked National Highway-45 in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh for nearly four hours following the rape of a six-year-old girl. The accused, 23-year-old Salman, remains at large with police offering a Rs 10,000 reward for information. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has promised fast-track court proceedings while the child receives treatment at AIIMS Bhopal.