Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Farmers Allege Corruption at Choithram Mandi
Farmers in Indore are very upset because they say people are doing bad things at the Choithram Sabzi Mandi.
They say shops are being sold and rented illegally, which is not allowed.
This has been happening for many years, and the farmers want the government to investigate.
They say these bad actions are hurting the farmers.
The government has already sealed one shop, but the farmers want more to be done to stop these illegal activities.
Farmers' unions allege corruption and violation of the Mandi Act at Choithram Sabzi Mandi in Indore.
Shops inside the mandi are allegedly being sold and rented illegally despite a ban since 2014.
More than a dozen shops have allegedly been sold, with one sold just 15 days ago.
An administrative inquiry confirmed violations, leading to the sealing of Shop No. 164.
Farmers' leader Bablu Jadhav demands a high-level investigation into all illegal activities since 2014.
- Who
- Farmers' unions and leaders, including Bablu Jadhav
- What
- Allegations of corruption and violation of Mandi Act at Choithram Mandi
- When
- Allegations span from 2014 to present, with recent shop sales
- Where
- Choithram Sabzi Mandi, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To expose illegal activities causing losses to farmers and demand accountability
- Location
- Choithram Sabzi Mandi, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Allegations
- Corruption, violation of Mandi Act, exploitation of farmers
- Time Period
- Past 12 years (2014-2026)
- Action Taken
- Shop No. 164 sealed after administrative inquiry
- Demand
- High-level investigation into all shop sales and illegal rentals