Bhopal farmers protest enters 3rd day; Talks underway as farmers march towards CM house

The farmers’ agitation in Bhopal entered its third day on Wednesday, with protesters continuing their demonstration over four demands, including the procurement of moong and the withdrawal of the e-token system.

CM Mohan Yadav announced the formation of a committee of ministers to hold talks with the agitating farmers. Nearly 15 farmer representatives interacted with three state ministers and senior government officials at the state secretariat, sources said.

Earlier in the protestors organised a march towards the residence of union agricultural minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan. A scuffle erupted between the protesters and the security personnel on duty as they staged a protest outside his residence. Several protesters alleged their clothes were torn in the melee.

The warning that followed was blunt — if the government didn’t accept their demands, the protesters said they would break open the gates of the Chief Minister’s residence and enter the premises themselves. BJP workers who had joined the agitation turned up the heat too, accusing the state government of backtracking on its promises. “We are demanding our rights, not seeking charity,” they said, making it clear this wasn’t just an Opposition-driven protest.

Security has been beefed up across Bhopal, with barricades in place and traffic diversions active as talks continue.

Thousands of farmers from across Madhya Pradesh descended to the state capital, demanding 100 per cent procurement of moong at MSP. More than 2,000 farmers, backed by 19 farmer organisations, rolled in on tractor-trolleys, camping through the night with enough food and water to sustain a week-long agitation.

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) also extended support to the agitation. Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the anger among farmers was visible on the streets of Bhopal and that the party was closely monitoring the developments