Reacting to the Madhya Pradesh government's announcement to procure mung (green gram) at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), State Congress President Jitu Patwari hailed the decision as a “victory of farmers’ unity and awareness.” He congratulated the farmers for raising their voices collectively and compelling the government to take action.
“This is a triumph for the farmer community. I congratulate all my farmer brothers who stood united and forced the government to act,” Patwari said.
He sharply criticized Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, recalling that just days ago, the CM had reportedly referred to mung as “poison” and had even refused to procure it, telling farmers' representatives that the state government lacked the capacity for such procurement. “But when farmers across the state rose in one voice and issued warnings of protest, the government finally woke up. For the first time in 19 months, CM Mohan Yadav has shown a degree of sensitivity,” Patwari stated.
“We thank the Chief Minister—albeit for a delayed decision—but this gratitude is solely due to the strength of the farmers, not the goodwill of the government,” he added.
Patwari asserted that the farmers’ struggle is far from over. “What happened to the promise of Rs 2,700 per quintal for wheat? What about Rs 6,000 for soybean and Rs 3,100 per quintal for paddy? These promises remain unfulfilled, and we stand firmly against every betrayal that the farmers have faced,” he said.
Identifying himself as a "farmer's son," Patwari said he shares the same joy as any farmer when crop prices improve. “I am not a leader who plays politics over inflation. I am a public representative who will fight for farmers on every platform,” he affirmed.
Concluding his statement, Patwari declared that the Congress Party will continue to stand with farmers and hold the government accountable on every front in the days to come.
Patwari also emphasized that the current government has repeatedly failed to implement its own agricultural promises made to the people of Madhya Pradesh. He questioned the seriousness of the state administration in addressing agrarian issues and alleged that announcements are often made for publicity rather than with genuine intent to support farmers.
He reiterated that the Congress party will not allow the government to escape its responsibilities and will continue to raise the voice of farmers both inside and outside the Assembly.