Mandsaur farmers agitation

MANDSAUR FARMERS AGITATION NEWS

Year after Mandsaur farmer deaths, Rs 1 crore compensation has changed little

August 20, 2018 1:31 pm

Mandsaur farmer deaths: While they were given compensation of Rs 1 crore and a government job, families say the root causes of farmers' problems are yet to be addressed and that they were yet to get justice.

BJP ally to begin pro-farmer exercise from Mandsaur

June 25, 2017 11:29 am

The Lok Sabha member who was at the forefront of the recent farmers agitation in Maharashtra said leaders of over 100 farmers' bodies will join him in the exercise which will end on October 2 in Champaran.

Mandsaur agrarian unrest: The worth of a crore

August 20, 2018 2:16 pm

Six people died during the farmer protests in Mandsaur, MP, after which the government announced Rs 1 crore to each of the families. The Indian Express visits their homes to hear their stories — from a new-born who will never see her father to an aunt who asks: “Will we get the money? When?”

Mandsaur farmers' protest: Madhya Pradesh govt removes Home Secretary

June 13, 2017 9:17 am

Farmers have been protesting the region since June 1, demanding loan waivers and higher remunerative prices for their crops. Following the police firing in Mandsaur, the situation spiraled out of control as protesters resorted to loot and arson in several districts. 

Madhya Pradesh: Police beat up 80-year-old woman, her 100-year-old husband for allegedly helping protesters

June 12, 2017 3:51 pm

The woman said that police accused her of colluding with protesters.

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