Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh CM Supports Farmers Amid Bhopal Protests
Farmers in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, are protesting because they want the government to buy all their moong crops and change how fertilizers are given out.
They also want a guaranteed minimum price for their crops.
The government says they are working to help farmers and have made a committee to talk to them.
The farmers marched to the Chief Minister's house, but the police stopped them.
Many young people also joined the protest to support the farmers.
Farmers in Bhopal protested demanding MSP and reforms in the agricultural sector.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav asserted the government's support for farmers and formed a committee for dialogue.
Around 2,000 farmers marched towards the CM's residence, breaking barricades.
Government officials, including Agriculture Minister Aidal Singh Kansana, held talks with the farmers.
Young people joined the protest in solidarity with the farmers.
- Who
- Farmers and Madhya Pradesh government officials, including Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Agriculture Minister Aidal Singh Kansana
- What
- Protests by farmers demanding MSP and agricultural reforms, government's response
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Farmers are protesting for 100% government procurement of moong and changes to the fertiliser distribution system.
Government's Stance
Farmers' Demands
Committee Formation
Government's Stance
The government has formed a committee to engage with farmers and address their issues.
Farmers' Demands
Farmers demand immediate action and reforms, not just committee discussions.
Government Initiatives
Government's Stance
The government claims to be working on various initiatives for farmers' welfare.
Farmers' Demands
Farmers feel these initiatives are insufficient and demand concrete actions like MSP and procurement reforms.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- July 29, 2026
- Key Figures
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Agriculture Minister Aidal Singh Kansana
- Farmers' Demands
- Minimum Support Price (MSP), reforms in agricultural sector
- Government Response
- Formed a committee, sent officials for talks
- Protest Details
- 2,000 farmers marched towards CM's residence, broke barricades