Madhya Pradesh Farmers Get Price Support Boost Amidst Political Yatra

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved increasing the minimum support price (MSP) for soybean to Rs 4,892 per quintal, sending the proposal to the Centre for final approval. This development coincides with the Congress's Kisan Nyay Yatra, protesting the BJP-led state government for unmet promises to farmers.

The Madhya Pradesh state cabinet has approved a proposal to raise the minimum support price (MSP) for soybean to Rs 4,892 per quintal. The proposal has now been forwarded to the Centre for final approval. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured that the Centre is committed to supporting farmers by purchasing soybean at the MSP and will prioritize Madhya Pradesh's proposal.

Following the cabinet meeting, State Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya confirmed the increase in soybean MSP, highlighting the state's good produce but noting that farmers are not receiving fair prices. Appeals have been made to the Centre for immediate approval under existing price support schemes.

In parallel, the Congress has launched its Kisan Nyay Yatra, led by state president Jitu Patwari, condemning the BJP-led state government for failing to deliver on its promises to farmers. The Congress criticized PM Modi for not introducing a promised law to ensure MSP and questioned why soybean MSP was granted for Maharashtra but delayed for Madhya Pradesh. The political landscape remains tense as both parties vie to address farmers' grievances.

(With inputs from agencies.)