Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 29 : A meeting between a group of ministers and farmer representatives was held at the Mantralaya on Wednesday following directions from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav amid the ongoing farmers' protest over moong procurement.
Agriculture Minister Edal Singh Kansana, Minister Vishwas Sarang and Minister Krishna Gaur, along with officials from the Agriculture Department, are attending the meeting.
Today, protesting farmers attempted to move towards the Chief Minister's residence, breaking through barricades amid clashes with police.
Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the state government had constituted a committee to engage with farmers and resolve their concerns through dialogue.
CM Yadav also urged protesters to ensure that the public does not face inconvenience, stressing that the state was observing the year as the "Krishi Kalyan Varsh" and that the government was implementing several initiatives for the welfare of farmers.
"We are celebrating the 'Krishi Kalyan Varsh' across Madhya Pradesh and carrying out several works for the benefit of farmers. I have constituted a committee to hold dialogue with farmers on issues concerning them. Yesterday, we sent state Agriculture Minister Edal Singh Kanshana, and today too, our team comprising Agriculture Minister Kansana, Minister Krishna Gaur, Minister Vishvas Sarang, Minister Rakesh Singh and senior officials will hold discussions with the farmers," the Chief Minister said.
He reiterated that the government remained committed to addressing farmers' concerns through constructive discussions.
"We request the farmers to engage in dialogue. The government has always stood with farmers and welcomes their positive suggestions. At the same time, both sides should also ensure that the general public does not face any inconvenience. We believe solutions can be found through dialogue. We hope that all our farmer organizations, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, and other associations together--when talking about the welfare of the public--will certainly talk about the welfare of the farmers as well," CM Yadav said.