Massive protests erupted in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, as furious cotton farmers locked the main gates of the Anand Nagar mandi. Despite heavy crop arrivals, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) had delayed procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), forcing farmers to face heavy losses in the open market.

Amidst the intense demonstrations and traffic blockades, tragedy struck when a 53-year-old farmer, waiting in the premises, suffered a fatal heart attack and passed away. Local officials and police rushed to the scene to mediate, and after contacting regional CCI authorities, assured the agitated crowd that slot bookings for procurement would begin by October 12, with official buying starting on October 15.

Following the assurance, the gates were finally unlocked, but the tragic incident has sparked widespread concerns over agricultural procurement systems in the state. The VYGR news team, highlighting the severe on-ground struggles of the farming community, is essential to driving urgent civic action and awareness.


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