Onion Price Protest: Farmers Demand Fair Procurement Rates

Shiv Sena (UBT) workers staged a road blockade on Maharashtra's Samruddhi Expressway, protesting low onion procurement rates. Led by Ambadas Danve, they burned tyres, demanding better prices for farmers, who currently face below-cost procurement. The protest ended with detentions, as the government ensures procurement amidst falling prices and export issues.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Chhatrapatisambhajinagar | Updated: 18-05-2026 11:54 IST | Created: 18-05-2026 11:54 IST

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In a forceful demonstration against low onion procurement rates, the Shiv Sena (UBT) workers on Monday orchestrated a 'chakka jam' on Maharashtra's Samruddhi Expressway.

The protest, led by Ambadas Danve, saw tyres burning and traffic brought to a halt, as the group demanded fair prices for farmers suffering financial distress due to plummeting bulb rates.

Amid tensions, authorities detained the protestors and cleared the expressway, while the Union Agriculture Minister vowed improved procurement rates in light of the crisis exacerbated by disrupted exports.

(With inputs from agencies.)