2017

The Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana, an ally of the ruling BJP government in Maharashtra, launches an ‘Atmaklesh yatra’, citing poor returns and falling farmers’ incomes. Party leader Raju Shetti said the government had been insensitive to farmers. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis was forced to announce a loan waiver

A farmers’ agitation demanding loan waivers and higher crop prices in Madhya Pradesh flares up after five farmers were killed in police firing in Mandsaur. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to go on a fast where he promised a policy for relief