Madhya Pradesh Farmers Protest Over Moong MSP in Bhopal
More than 2,000 farmers gathered in Bhopal and surrounding districts to press the state government for 100 % procurement of moong dal at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the abolition of the e‑token system used for fertilizer distribution. Protesters broke through police barricades and surrounded Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s residence, causing prolonged road blockades on the Bhopal‑Narmadapuram national highway and prompting traffic diversions.
In response, the state administration formed a three‑member ministerial committee that includes Agriculture Minister Edal Singh Kansana, Minister Vishvas Sarang and Minister Krishna Gaur. The committee began talks with a 16‑member farmer delegation on the same day, while Chief Minister Yadav urged dialogue and announced the creation of a broader consultative committee. No injuries were reported during the clashes, but the protest has disrupted traffic and led to school closures in affected localities.
Entities: Bhopal · Bhopal farmers · Edal Singh Kansana · Krishna Gaur · Madhya Pradesh Government · Mohan Yadav · Moong dal · Vishvas Sarang
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Farmers also demand the withdrawal of the e‑token system used for fertilizer distribution. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 2,000 farmers broke through police barricades and surrounded the chief minister’s residence in Bhopal. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The state formed a three‑member ministerial committee comprising Agriculture Minister Edal Singh Kansana, Minister Vishvas Sarang and Minister Krishna Gaur. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The protest disrupted traffic on the Bhopal‑Narmadapuram national highway, leading to diversions and school closures. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chief Minister Mohan Yadav constituted the committee and called for dialogue with the farmers. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Farmers demand the government procure 100 % of the moong dal crop at the Minimum Support Price. (All articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No injuries were reported during the police‑farmer clashes. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The state currently procures only 25 % of the moong crop at MSP. (All articles)