Bhopal: As per intelligence reports the farmer agitation, scheduled from June 1 to 10 across the state, may create tension in Bhopal and Hoshangabad divisions. According to sources, farmers in Raisen, Sehore and
Narsinghpur districts may create problems as they are facing problems during the ongoing wheat procurement in these districts. Haunted by the incident of firing in Mandsaur last year the government is focusing on Malwa region to check agitation.The proposed visit of Congress national president Rahul Gandhi is also a cause of worry for the government.
CM speaks to Mandsaur MLAs
CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan told Mandsaur MP Sudhir Gupta and local MLAs to hold meetings with all communities, especially with Patidar and Vaish communities, to divert them from farmers agitation.During the interaction the MLAs cited exclusion of garlic under Bhawantar scheme and electricity as the cause of farmers resentment.
CM then extended the deadline of Bhawantar scheme extended till June 30 and told them that he would meet farmers during his Mandsaur tour on May 30. He told them ensure that no violence takes place and to depute BJP workers in villages to contact the farmers.