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Agriculture
Farmers Block Anand Nagar Cotton Market Gate in Khargone Over Support-Price Procurement
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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Farmers at Anand Nagar cotton market in Khargone sealed the gate demanding that the state begin procurement at the announced support price, halting auctions and traffic. Officials said they will discuss with the CCI to start purchases promptly.
Farmers at the Anand Nagar cotton market in Khargone locked the main gate to press for the immediate start of cotton procurement at the government‑declared support price. The blockade halted scheduled cotton auctions and caused traffic congestion around the market premises.
During the protest, a farmer reported feeling unwell and required medical attention, highlighting the tense atmosphere among the demonstrators.
Market officials, after consulting with the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), assured the agitating farmers that steps would be taken to commence purchases without further delay, aiming to resolve the impasse.
During the protest, a farmer reported feeling unwell and required medical attention, highlighting the tense atmosphere among the demonstrators.
Market officials, after consulting with the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), assured the agitating farmers that steps would be taken to commence purchases without further delay, aiming to resolve the impasse.