Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Fertiliser E-Token Row Sparks Political Clash in Jhabua
Farmers in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, are having trouble getting fertiliser on time.
The Congress party says a new e-token system is causing problems, like giving farmers tokens for the wrong areas and making it hard to get fertiliser.
They also say there is a lot of black marketing, with fertiliser being sold for much higher prices than the government price.
The BJP, which is in power, says the e-token system is good because it stops black marketing and makes sure farmers get the fertiliser they need.
They also say the problems with the system are temporary.
Both parties are arguing about this, and the farmers are the ones who are suffering the most.
Farmers in Jhabua are struggling to obtain fertiliser on time due to the new e-token system.
The Congress party blames the e-token system for causing difficulties and alleges black marketing of fertiliser.
The BJP defends the e-token system, stating it prevents black marketing and ensures fertiliser reaches genuine farmers.
Protests have been launched by the Congress party against the e-token system.
Both parties continue to trade allegations over the effectiveness of the system, while farmers bear the brunt of the dispute.
- Who
- Farmers in Jhabua district, BJP, Congress
- What
- Political clash over the fertiliser e-token system
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Dispute over the effectiveness and impact of the e-token system on farmers
Congress
BJP
E-Token System
Congress
The e-token system has worsened farmers' difficulties due to server failures and technical glitches, causing farmers to receive tokens for incorrect areas.
BJP
The e-token system is designed to prevent black marketing and ensure fertiliser reaches genuine farmers, with initial difficulties being temporary.
Black Marketing
Congress
Large-scale black marketing of fertiliser is occurring, with urea bags priced at Rs 267.50 by the government being sold for Rs 500 to Rs 700 in the open market.
BJP
The e-token system is intended to curb black marketing by preventing middlemen from diverting subsidised fertiliser.
Impact on Farmers
Congress
The e-token system has increased farmers' difficulties and protests have been launched against it.
BJP
The BJP organised the Balram Krishi Mahotsav to highlight agricultural initiatives and promote organic farming methods.
- Location
- Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
- Government Price of Urea
- Rs 267.50
- Black Market Price of Urea
- Rs 500 to Rs 700
- Congress Allegations
- Server failures and technical glitches in the e-token system
- BJP Defense
- E-token system prevents black marketing and ensures fertiliser reaches genuine farmers