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Fertiliser Crisis in Madhya Pradesh: MLA Dons Helmet to Join Farmer Protests Amid Growing Unrest
Oct 25, 2025 10:24 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh faces severe fertiliser shortages as farmers clash with authorities across multiple districts. A Congress MLA wearing a helmet while queuing for fertiliser has become a symbol of the crisis, even as government officials deny any scarcity despite widespread evidence of chaos, police lathicharge, and disrupted agricultural activities during critical sowing season.
Religious Tensions Escalate Across India Over 'I Love Muhammad' Poster Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Violent clashes erupted in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, as police used lathicharge against protesters following Friday prayers in the ongoing 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy. The dispute, which began in Kanpur on September 4, has spread to multiple states including Gujarat, Karnataka, and throughout UP, prompting counter-demonstrations with 'I Love Mahadev' placards. Religious leaders from both communities claim provocation while authorities struggle to maintain order amid growing interfaith tensions.