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Agriculture
Farmers Block Shaktipeeth Expressway in Hingoli, Halting Minister’s Convoy
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 05:16 AM
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A group of farmers in Hingoli district blocked the Maharashtra Shaktipeeth Expressway, forcing the convoy of a state minister to take an alternate route, according to Mid-Day.
Farmers in Hingoli district erected a blockade on the Maharashtra Shaktipeeth Expressway, a key arterial road linking several towns in the region. The obstruction was reported to have halted the scheduled passage of a ministerial convoy, compelling officials to divert the vehicle to an alternate route.
Mid-Day noted that the protest was limited to the expressway segment within Hingoli and did not spill over to surrounding highways. Local authorities were alerted to the disruption, and police presence was reported near the site to manage traffic and ensure safety.
The farmers have not disclosed specific demands in the report, but the incident underscores ongoing agrarian unrest in parts of Maharashtra, where road blockades are a common method of drawing attention to grievances. The minister’s itinerary was delayed, and officials are expected to engage with the protestors to resolve the standoff.
No injuries or arrests were mentioned in the coverage, and the situation appeared to remain contained as the convoy resumed its journey after the blockade was cleared.
Mid-Day noted that the protest was limited to the expressway segment within Hingoli and did not spill over to surrounding highways. Local authorities were alerted to the disruption, and police presence was reported near the site to manage traffic and ensure safety.
The farmers have not disclosed specific demands in the report, but the incident underscores ongoing agrarian unrest in parts of Maharashtra, where road blockades are a common method of drawing attention to grievances. The minister’s itinerary was delayed, and officials are expected to engage with the protestors to resolve the standoff.
No injuries or arrests were mentioned in the coverage, and the situation appeared to remain contained as the convoy resumed its journey after the blockade was cleared.