Farmers Protest in Barwani Over Agricultural Policy Demands
What happened
Farmers organized under the Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh protested in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, on September 21, 2026. They traveled to the Collectorate to submit a memorandum regarding agricultural policy demands. After finding the gate locked, the protesters blocked the Khandwa-Baroda State Highway and Sendhwa National Highway for approximately 20 minutes. The demands included implementing Swaminathan Commission recommendations, procuring crops at MSP, and addressing issues related to inputs and water infrastructure.
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Why it matters
The protests are part of a larger pattern of demonstrations concerning agricultural policy issues seen in both Assam and Madhya Pradesh. The farmers warned that a larger agitation might take place at the district headquarters on December 1 if their demands are not met.
Protests have broken out in both Assam and Madhya Pradesh concerning issues related to agricultural policy.
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Who's involved
- Madhya PradeshState where the protests are taking place
- BarwaniCity where the protests are currently underway
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The entities involved
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Madhya Pradesh
state in central India
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