1 month ago
Farmers Protest in Bhopal Over Moong Procurement
Farmers from Narmadapuram traveled to Bhopal to protest in front of the chief minister's bungalow.
They want the government to buy their moong at a guaranteed price and to stop using an electronic token system for selling grains.
The government has set up a group of ministers to talk to the farmers.
The farmers broke through police barricades and some even protested without clothes.
They are camping outside the chief minister's house until their demands are met.
No one was hurt in the protest.
Farmers from Narmadapuram protested in Bhopal demanding moong procurement at minimum support price.
Government formed a ministerial committee to discuss farmers' demands.
Farmers also demand withdrawal of the e-token system for grain procurement.
Protesters broke police barricades and camped near the chief minister's bungalow.
No injuries reported during the protest.
- Who
- Farmers from Narmadapuram and the Madhya Pradesh government
- What
- Protest and talks over moong procurement and e-token system
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- When
- Wednesday
- Why
- Farmers demand procurement of moong at minimum support price and withdrawal of e-token system
Farmers' Demands
Government Response
Procurement of Moong
Farmers' Demands
Farmers demand procurement of moong at the minimum support price.
Government Response
Government forms a committee to discuss the issue.
E-Token System
Farmers' Demands
Farmers want the withdrawal of the e-token system for grain procurement.
Government Response
Government has not yet responded to this demand.
Key facts
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Wednesday
- Key Figures
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Agriculture Minister Indel Singh Kansana, Cooperation Minister Visvas Sarang, Minister Krishna Gaur
- Farmers' Origin
- Narmadapuram
- Distance Traveled
- 100 km
Sources
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