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Thousands of farmers protest in Bhopal over Moong MSP demand
Thousands of farmers marched towards Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, demanding 100% Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Moong dal. The protest involved farmers carrying bedding and cooking materials, with some breaking through barricades to enter the city. The demonstration led to traffic disruptions and school closures. Negotiations between farmer representatives and the government reportedly took place overnight, with some reports indicating the farmers' demands were met and the protest concluded.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 7 · Right 5 n = 14
- Left (2): National Herald, Satya Hindi
- Centre (7): Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Herald, Khabar Lahariya, Patrika, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Lallantop
- Right (5): Dainik Jagran, India Today, News18 Hindi, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)