Over 200 Tractors Hit Roads As Farmers Rally Against Satellite-Based Crop Surveys In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Farmers under the banner of Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) took out tractor rallies all over the state on Tuesday. Under the leadership of the Bhopal district unit of Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, covering the Nazirabad, Bairasia and Huzur tehsils, a rally involving farmers with over 200 tractors was organised on Tuesday to highlight issues such as crop damage and other grievances.…
On Tuesday, farmers from various parts of Madhya Pradesh, represented by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), organized a tractor rally in Bhopal to voice their concerns over crop damage, insurance delays and other grievances. The rally, led by the Bhopal district unit of BKS, saw participation from over 200 tractors, with farmers from Nazirabad, Bairasia and Huzur tehsils taking part.
A memorandum was delivered to the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, outlining their grievances. In Bairasia, the memorandum was received by ADM Prakash Nayak and additional SP Pramod Sonkar. Addressing the rally, BKS general secretary Rahul Dhoot said that the rally was organized across various regions of the state. He specifically mentioned Nazirabad, Bairasia and Huzur tehsils as the key locations.
BKS district president Girvar Singh Rajput and district secretary Devendra Dangi revealed that kharif crops, such as soyabean and black gram, had suffered significant damage due to adverse weather conditions and pest infestations, specifically caterpillars. However, farmers had not yet received crop insurance payments for the 2024-25 season.
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