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Congress activists surround MP Alok Sharma's Bhopal house demanding MSP, loan waiver
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:01 PM
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On Friday, Congress workers in Bhopal encircled MP Alok Sharma's residence and handed over a five‑point memorandum calling for higher MSP, loan waivers and other farmer‑friendly measures after Janardan Mishra's controversial remarks on farmers.
Congress activists gathered outside the Bhopal bungalow of Member of Parliament Alok Sharma on Friday, forming a tight cordon around the property. The protesters presented a five‑point memorandum that listed demands such as a higher minimum support price (MSP) for crops, a comprehensive loan waiver scheme and additional facilities for farmers.
The demonstration was triggered by remarks made earlier by Janardan Mishra, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which were perceived as dismissive of farmer concerns. Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh seized the moment to amplify their criticism of the ruling party’s agricultural policies.
Local police monitored the protest but allowed the demonstration to proceed without any reported arrests. The party’s state unit said the action would continue until the government addresses the farmers' grievances.
The demand for an MSP increase and debt relief reflects broader farmer unrest across several states, where similar protests have been organized in recent weeks.
The demonstration was triggered by remarks made earlier by Janardan Mishra, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which were perceived as dismissive of farmer concerns. Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh seized the moment to amplify their criticism of the ruling party’s agricultural policies.
Local police monitored the protest but allowed the demonstration to proceed without any reported arrests. The party’s state unit said the action would continue until the government addresses the farmers' grievances.
The demand for an MSP increase and debt relief reflects broader farmer unrest across several states, where similar protests have been organized in recent weeks.