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Agriculture
Farmers in Jhabua Continue Third-Day Protest Over Four‑Lane Road Compensation, MP Visits
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 06:55 PM
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Farmers in Jhabua have been holding a sit‑in at the collectorate for three consecutive days, demanding compensation for a four‑lane road project. A local MP visited the site, sat with the protesters and heard their grievances.
Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh saw its third day of continuous farmer protest on Thursday, as agri‑workers set up a dharna at the district collectorate demanding compensation for land acquired for a four‑lane highway. The demonstrators have blocked entry to the office, holding placards that cite delayed payments and inadequate rehabilitation.
The protest, which began two days earlier, reflects growing frustration among local cultivators who claim that the promised remuneration for their surrendered fields has not been disbursed. They allege that the compensation package announced by the state government falls short of the market value of the agricultural land.
Responding to the agitation, the Member of Parliament from the region arrived at the collectorate, sat on the ground alongside the farmers and listened to their concerns. The MP assured that the issue would be escalated to the relevant authorities and that steps would be taken to expedite the pending payments.
District officials confirmed that they are in contact with the state road development agency to resolve the matter, but no concrete timeline was provided. The farmers have warned that they will continue the sit‑in until their demands are met.
The standoff remains peaceful, with police maintaining a minimal presence to ensure order while allowing the protest to proceed without interference.
The protest, which began two days earlier, reflects growing frustration among local cultivators who claim that the promised remuneration for their surrendered fields has not been disbursed. They allege that the compensation package announced by the state government falls short of the market value of the agricultural land.
Responding to the agitation, the Member of Parliament from the region arrived at the collectorate, sat on the ground alongside the farmers and listened to their concerns. The MP assured that the issue would be escalated to the relevant authorities and that steps would be taken to expedite the pending payments.
District officials confirmed that they are in contact with the state road development agency to resolve the matter, but no concrete timeline was provided. The farmers have warned that they will continue the sit‑in until their demands are met.
The standoff remains peaceful, with police maintaining a minimal presence to ensure order while allowing the protest to proceed without interference.