Congress dubs Shivraj Singh Chouhan's fast as 'drama'
The Congress on Monday said Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan should have met the families of those killed in Mandsaur police firing instead of resorting to the "drama" of going on a "seven-star fast".
Jun 12, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar detained, stopped from entering Mandsaur
Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav, social activists Medha Patkar, Swami Agnivesh and JNUSU president Mohit Kumar Pandey were detained by the police on Sunday when they were trying to enter restive Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh to meet the deceased farmers` kin.
Jun 11, 2017, 19:39 PM IST
Farmers' stir: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls off fast in Bhopal
Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday ended his indefinite fast.
Jun 11, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
Congress provoked farmers to resort to violence: BJP MP
The Neemuch-Mandsaur MP alleged that the Congress organised this stir to divert people's attention from the recent public slaughter of a cow by Youth Congress leaders in Kerala.
Jun 11, 2017, 14:50 PM IST
I have always tried do a lot for farmers, their problem is ours: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday that he had always tried doing a lot for farmers.
Jun 11, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
Amid stir, farmers' market in Mandsaur grinds to a halt
The wholesale agriculture market in Mandsaur, one of the largest in Madhya Pradesh, wore a deserted look as agitating farmers stayed away from it for the 10th day today, leading to losses running into several crore rupees.
Jun 10, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
Eggs hurled at Union Agriculture Minister's vehicle; 5 arrested
The incident took place when the union minister left the state guest house and was on his way to attend a programme on "Sabka Sath Sabka Bikas" in Jatani.
Jun 10, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Impossible to give loan waiver to farmers, says MP Agriculture Minister
The violent protest has later spread to neighbouring districts of Neemuch, Indore, Khargone, Ujjain, Shahjanhanpur, Sehore, Raisen and Harda in the last few days.
Jun 10, 2017, 11:51 AM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan begins indefinite fast, says Madhya Pradesh can't prosper without development of farmers
Amid spiralling protest by Madhya Pradesh farmers, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday began his indefinite fast.
Jun 10, 2017, 08:19 AM IST![Caught-on-cam: MP Congress MLA incites violence, heard saying "burn down police station in Shivpuri"](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2017/06/09/601612-congress-mla-news.jpg "Caught-on-cam: MP Congress MLA incites violence, heard saying "burn down police station in Shivpuri"")
Caught-on-cam: MP Congress MLA incites violence, heard saying "burn down police station in Shivpuri"
A Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh was caught on camera purportedly inciting party workers and farmers to burn down a police station here.
Jun 09, 2017, 20:21 PM IST
BKU, farmer outifts protest in Haryana against Mandsaur incident
BKU activists protested in Hisar, Sirsa and Kurukshetra districts and demanded arrest of those responsible for the deaths of the farmers in Madhya Pradesh.
Jun 09, 2017, 19:46 PM IST
Mandsaur violence: MP CM announces to go on fast to restore peace, to hold talks with farmers from tomorrow
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday reached out to protesting farmers inviting them for talks to iron out the differences as Madsaur reels under violent protest by farmers over demands for cost-based returns for their produce.
Jun 09, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
M Venkaiah Naidu terms Rahul Gandhi's visit to Mandsaur as 'photo opportunity'
The farmers in western Madhya Pradesh, particularly Mandsaur and Dewas districts, have been protesting for a week now, demanding debt relief and better crop prices.
Jun 09, 2017, 16:19 PM IST
Another farmer dies in Mandsaur
Violence has rocked the district after five farmers were killed in police firing in the district on Tuesday.
Jun 09, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh: 'Push for digital payment among reasons behind farmers stir'
The electricity distribution company in the region has been snapping power supply to farmers if they fail to pay the monthly bills instantly.
Jun 09, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
AAP team to be denied entry into Mandsaur
AAP leaders including Bhagwat Mann, Ashutosh and Sanjay Singh are planning to visit the district that was hit by farmers' agitation after five were shot dead in police firing.
Jun 09, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh may face Mandsaur-like situation, warn farmer bodies
The resentment among Uttar Pradesh farmers, especially sugarcane growers and potato cultivators, may snowball into protests if timely steps are not taken to prevent the simmering agrarian distress from going the Madhya Pradesh way, farmer bodies have warned.
Jun 09, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's detention 'undemocratic': Congress
The Congress Party on Friday condemned Thursday's detention of party vice-president Rahul Gandhi in Madhya Pradesh, dubbing the whole incident as 'undemocratic'.
Jun 09, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Mandsaur issue: Protests spread to new areas of Madhya Pradesh; Rahul Gandhi meets farmers, BJP terms it as 'photo opportunity yatra'
Farmer protests on Thursday spilled over to new areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Jun 08, 2017, 23:17 PM IST
Congress condemns detention of Rahul Gandhi on way to Mandsaur, attacks MP govt over farmers' deaths
The Congress on Thursday condemned the detention of party vice president Rahul Gandhi while he was on his way to violence-hit Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh and said it reveals the cowardice of the Modi government.
Jun 08, 2017, 21:30 PM IST
