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Farmers Set Haryana CM’s Effigy Ablaze Over MSP Procurement Dispute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM
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Farmers in Haryana burned an effigy of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during a protest over the state's Minimum Support Price procurement policies.
Farmers in Haryana staged a protest by burning an effigy of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to express their grievances over the state's Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement process.
The farmers cited delays and a lack of clarity in the procurement mechanism, claiming that the government has not honored the promised MSP for their crops.
The effigy was set on fire at a rally in a rural locality, drawing attention to the demand for transparent procurement and fair pricing.
Authorities ensured the protest remained peaceful, but the incident highlighted growing tensions between farmers and the state government.
This action is part of a broader movement across India where farmers are demanding better procurement mechanisms and adherence to MSP.
The farmers cited delays and a lack of clarity in the procurement mechanism, claiming that the government has not honored the promised MSP for their crops.
The effigy was set on fire at a rally in a rural locality, drawing attention to the demand for transparent procurement and fair pricing.
Authorities ensured the protest remained peaceful, but the incident highlighted growing tensions between farmers and the state government.
This action is part of a broader movement across India where farmers are demanding better procurement mechanisms and adherence to MSP.