Archive · 31 Jul 2025
MP Traders Demand Action Against Mandi Secretary Over Disputes
Traders in a Madhya Pradesh market are upset with their secretary, accusing him of making unfair decisions.
They say he's causing problems, like checking licenses too often, which is hurting their business.
The traders are losing money, and workers are struggling because of it.
Officials have stepped in to resolve the issue and appointed a new secretary.
The original secretary says his actions were correct and in the best interest of the market, especially ensuring farmers get paid on time.
Traders in Sanawad, Madhya Pradesh, are demanding action against Mandi Secretary Lakshman Singh Thakur.
Traders accuse Thakur of making unilateral decisions and disrupting the mandi's operations.
Traders claim they are being subjected to unnecessary license verifications causing financial losses.
The Mandi Board deputy director cancelled penalties and appointed a new secretary.
Secretary Thakur defends the penalties as being in the interest of the mandi and ensuring timely farmer payments.
- Who
- Licensed traders, Mandi Secretary Lakshman Singh Thakur, Mandi Board Deputy Director Pravina Chaudhary.
- What
- Traders demand action against the Mandi Secretary over disputed decisions.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Sanawad Krishi Upaj Mandi, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Traders allege violations of regulations and disruption of mandi functioning due to decisions made by the Secretary.
Traders' Perspective
Secretary's Perspective
Secretary's Actions
Traders' Perspective
Mandi Secretary's actions are arbitrary and against regulations.
Secretary's Perspective
Secretary's actions are justified to protect the mandi and ensure payments to farmers.
- Location
- Sanawad Krishi Upaj Mandi
- Accusation
- Unilateral decisions violating regulations
- Accused
- Mandi Secretary Lakshman Singh Thakur
- Traders Threat
- Indefinite auction boycott
- Official Response
- Cancellation of penalties and appointment of new secretary