Farmers Protest Permanent Structures for Simhastha 2028

The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), affiliated with the RSS, staged a protest on Tuesday against the Madhya Pradesh government's proposal to construct permanent structures for Simhastha 2028 by acquiring land from farmers. Their demands included halting the acquisition to prevent disruption of local agriculture.

This protest, marking the second consecutive day of agitation, saw farmers rallying in Ujjain. They expressed concerns about the state's decision to build permanent facilities for the religious event instead of continuing previous temporary arrangements, which they argued sufficed for past gatherings.

Farmers representing 17 villages participated, bringing attention to a list of 15 demands. The BKS general secretary, Mohini Mohan Mishra, criticized the current approach and emphasized the necessity of temporary infrastructure, while farmers warned of cutting milk and vegetable supplies if their issues weren't addressed.

(With inputs from agencies.)