Market Unrest In MP’s Susner, Bhikangaon As Cotton Farmers Protest Falling Bids, Milk Sellers Seek ₹100/Litre
Susner (Madhya Pradesh): Milk sellers in town and surrounding rural areas began an indefinite strike on Wednesday, affecting milk supplies in the town. Several dairy operators also kept their shops closed in support of the sellers' demands. The protesters are seeking an increase in the milk purchase price from Rs 60 per litre to Rs 100 per litre and the milk fat rate to Rs 12. They said the…
Susner and Bhikangaon, Madhya Pradesh: In Susner and the surrounding rural areas, milk sellers have launched an indefinite strike, causing milk shortages in the town. The protesters are demanding that milk prices be increased from Rs 60 per litre to Rs 100 per litre, with a corresponding increase in milk fat rate to Rs 12. The strike has led to milk being dumped onto roads, though the exact quantities remain unknown.
The sellers and dairy operators presented their demands at the local police station, reaffirming their demand for Rs 100 per litre of milk and Rs 12 for milk fat. The disruption has disrupted regular milk availability in Susner and nearby regions. Meanwhile, in Bhikangaon, the new cotton season kicked off on September 16, but it soon turned into a protest over prices.
On the first day, the market received 2,294 quintals of cotton across 197 bullock carts and 110 other vehicles. The auction commenced after a worship ceremony at a temple at the market premises. Farmers like Narasimha Yadav and Chaman Birla alleged that traders started buying cotton at lower prices once the opening bid exceeded Rs 9,000. Despite the protest, the auction resumed after market employees intervened.
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