Why Thousands of Farmers Are Protesting in Bhopal with Hanuman Chalisa Recitations and the Tricolour
More than 2,000 farmers from 19 organisations pressed for full moong procurement at minimum support price and clashed with police as they neared the chief minister’s residence.
- On Tuesday, nearly 2,000 farmers marched into Bhopal to gherao Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's residence, demanding 100 per cent procurement of moong at the Minimum Support Price and scrapping of the e-token system.
- Farmers argue that while the Centre guarantees 100% MSP for other crops, moong procurement remains capped at 25% of production, forcing sales in open markets significantly below the Rs 8,768 MSP.
- Representing 19 organisations under the Samyukt Kisan Morcha , protesters breached multiple police barricades near Barkatullah Bridge, where security personnel from more than 20 police stations were deployed to stop their advance.
- Protesters have reached near Baratullah University, roughly 10 kilometres from the Chief Minister's residence, vowing to remain until the government abolishes the e-token system and ensures full moong procurement.
- This mobilization presents a significant political challenge for the Mohan Yadav government, which months ago was forced to dilute land-pooling policies for the 2028 Simhastha after sustained farmer protests in Ujjain.
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Demands not met: Farmers scuffle with cops after talks with Madhya Pradesh govt
The tense scenes unfolded shortly after a three-hour meeting between the state government and farmer representatives, following which the government announced a series of concessions, including a sharp increase in procurement of moong at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Schools shut, traffic disrupted: Farmers march to Bhopal demanding 100% moong procurement at MSP, other key demands
The farmers' key demands include 100 per cent procurement of moong at MSP, resolution of issues with the e-token system, and timely availability of fertilisers.
MP: Farmers Continue Protest, Stage Sit-in on Bhopal-Narmadapuram Highway over Moong Procurement; Vow to Remain Until Demands Meet
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The protesting farmers had begun their march from Narmadapuram and were heading to Bhopal to gherao the Chief Minister's residence, demanding 100 per cent procurement of moong at MSP, withdrawal or reform of the e-token system for fertilisers, and resolution of several agriculture-related issues. India News | MP: Farmers Continue Protest, Stage Sit-in on Bhopal-Narmadapuram Highway over Moong…
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Times of IndiaWhy thousands of farmers are protesting in Bhopal with Hanuman Chalisa recitations and the Tricolour
Bhopal Farmers' Protest News Today: Thousands of Madhya Pradesh farmers are marching to Bhopal over a bumper moong crop. They demand full procurement of their harvest at the Minimum Support Price. Farmers also face issues with the e-token system for selling produce. Timely access to affordable fertilizer is another key demand. The state has requested increased procurement from the central government.
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