Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Nagpur Tractor Rally: Farmers Block Highway Demanding Farm Loan Waiver
Farmers in Nagpur, led by a former minister named Bachchu Kadu, drove their tractors to the highway and blocked traffic.
They are very unhappy because they have borrowed money to farm, but they are struggling to pay it back.
They want the government to forgive all their farm loans, like they promised they might.
They also feel the government isn't paying them enough for their crops and hasn't helped enough with the drought.
The farmers say they won't leave until the government makes a real decision to help them.
Farmers and Prahar Janshakti Party workers blocked the Nagpur-Hyderabad Highway in Nagpur.
The protest, led by former Minister Bachchu Kadu, demands an immediate and unconditional farm loan waiver.
Protesters allege the government has failed to provide adequate relief to drought-stricken farmers despite assurances.
A tractor rally from Amravati district to Nagpur was part of the 'Maha Elgar' morcha, highlighting various farmer issues.
Kadu stated the agitation would continue until the government makes a firm decision on their demands, rejecting mere promises of talks.
- Who
- Farmers and Prahar Janshakti Party (PJP) workers led by former Maharashtra Minister Bachchu Kadu
- What
- Blocked the Nagpur-Hyderabad Highway and staged a tractor rally demanding a complete farm loan waiver and other welfare measures.
- When
- Tuesday, October 28
- Where
- Nagpur-Hyderabad Highway, Nagpur
- Why
- To protest the Maharashtra government's alleged failure to provide adequate relief, including loan waivers and fair prices for crops, to debt-ridden and drought-stricken farmers.
Farmers' Demands
Government's Actions (Alleged)
Farm Loan Waiver
Farmers' Demands
Demand for an immediate and unconditional complete waiver of farm loans.
Government's Actions (Alleged)
Alleged failure to provide adequate debt relief despite repeated assurances.
Crop Pricing and Support
Farmers' Demands
Demand for fair prices for crops, citing insufficient support compared to other states like Madhya Pradesh's Bhavantar Yojana, and a bonus for every crop.
Government's Actions (Alleged)
Alleged lack of substantial support, with farmers stating no crop is receiving its full price.
Government Engagement
Farmers' Demands
Protesters will not leave Nagpur until a firm decision is made; mere promises of talks are insufficient.
Government's Actions (Alleged)
The Chief Minister reportedly does not have time to meet with the farmers.
- Date of Protest
- Tuesday, October 28
- Location
- Nagpur-Hyderabad Highway, Nagpur
- Lead Organizer
- Bachchu Kadu (Prahar Janshakti Party)
- Main Demand
- Complete farm loan waiver
- Protest Method
- Tractor rally and highway blockade
