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The Congress party is set to protest fertilizer distribution issues in Madhya Pradesh on Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary. Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath will lead the demonstration in Chhindwara, highlighting alleged government negligence towards farmers. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav disputes the shortage claims, stating significant urea stocks remain available. The protest follows weeks of tension and previous farmer demonstrations in the state.

Key Points: Kamal Nath Leads Congress Urea Protest in Chhindwara

  • Congress plans major fertilizer shortage protest in Chhindwara
  • Kamal Nath accuses BJP of deliberately ignoring farmer needs
  • CM Mohan Yadav claims 1.68 lakh MT urea still in stock
  • Farmers previously booked for protest-related violence
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MP: Congress to protest on fertiliser shortage tomorrow; CM Yadav says 1.68 lakh MT urea in stock

Congress challenges MP government's fertilizer distribution with protest on Rajiv Gandhi's birthday amid farmers' ongoing struggles

"I urge all farmers, brothers and people of Chhindwara and Pandhurna to join the protest - Kamal Nath"

Bhopal, Aug 19

The opposition Congress continued to raise the fertiliser shortage issue and irregularities at government-run distribution centres in different parts of the state amid sowing of 'kharif' crops at its peak.

In the past few days, several Congress leaders, including former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, senior MLA Ajay Singh and a few others, blamed the BJP government for not being able to provide adequate fertiliser to farmers.

Pushing further on this issue, the Congress has decided to hold a protest in Chhindwara on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20.

Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, along with his son and former MP, will lead the protest.

In a statement, Kamal Nath accused the BJP government of deliberately ignoring Chhindwara's farmers.

"I urge all farmers, brothers and people of Chhindwara and Pandhurna to join the protest on Tuesday," he said.

The fertiliser shortage has been a regular news item for the last few weeks, especially in Chhindwara, where farmers protested on several occasions.

A few days back, several farmers were booked for creating violence during a protest.

On Tuesday, Congress MLA Ajay Singh, who is the son of former Chief Minister Arjun Singh, shared a video on his social media account, showing farmers in his Churhat Assembly constituency protesting at government-run distribution centres.

However, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that the state has a total storage of 15.60 lakh metric tonnes of urea, of which 13.92 lakh metric tonnes have already been distributed to farmers, with 1.68 lakh metric tonnes remaining.

"Due to an increase of about 5 lakh hectares in maize cultivation, demand for urea has risen. The state is expected to receive an additional 5.60 lakh metric tonnes within the next one and a half months," the Chief Minister said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Typical Congress - always protesting on someone's birth anniversary instead of offering real solutions. If there's shortage, work with government to solve it rather than making it political drama. Farmers need urea, not protests 🙄
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Aman W
My uncle in Chhindwara has been waiting for urea for 2 weeks now. His maize crop is suffering. Government numbers mean nothing when farmers can't get fertiliser in time. Kharif season won't wait for political statements!
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Sarah B
Why are farmers being booked for protesting? They're fighting for their livelihood! Instead of filing cases, government should ensure smooth distribution. This is how peaceful demonstrations get violent - when legitimate concerns are ignored.
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Vikram M
Both sides need to stop playing politics with farmers' lives. Congress using Rajiv Gandhi's anniversary for protest, BJP giving stock numbers while distribution centers are empty. Farmers are suffering in middle of this political tamasha 🤦‍♂️
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Nisha Z
If additional 5.60 lakh MT is coming in next 45 days, why not arrange temporary measures? Mobile distribution vans, priority for worst-affected areas? Government machinery should be proactive rather than reactive. Farmers feed the nation, remember!
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Michael C
The real issue is

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