**Indore Farmers Hold Massive Tractor Rally to Support Bhawantar Scheme**
*Indore (Madhya Pradesh):* Farmers in Indore city organized a massive tractor rally on Tuesday to express their support and gratitude toward the state government’s Bhawantar Scheme, introduced by the BJP government for soybean growers. Over 300 tractors participated in the rally, which commenced from Dussehra Maidan, passed through Mhow Naka, and concluded at the Collectorate.
The rally, supported by the BJP, was organized to showcase farmers’ appreciation for what they described as a “pro-farmer policy.” However, the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and the Congress have criticized the scheme, demanding that the government purchase soybeans directly at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) rather than offering compensation under the Bhawantar Yojana.
Traffic movement along the rally route was affected as the police closed one side of the road to accommodate the long procession of tractors arriving from three rural blocks of Indore district.
### Government Officials Praise Scheme
Addressing a public gathering before the rally, Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya highlighted the positive impact of government policies on farmers.
“Earlier, automobile companies invited industrialists to launch new cars. Now they invite farmers — that’s the change our policies have brought,” he said. “After the reduction in GST, bike prices have come down by Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000. Under the double-engine government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are committed to doubling farmers’ income and ensuring every bit of their produce is purchased.”
Vijayvargiya also criticized the Congress for spreading misinformation about the Bhawantar Scheme. “Through this scheme, farmers are getting the right price for their crops, but Congress leaders are trying to mislead them. State Congress president Jitu Patwari keeps lying about it — without facts or logic,” he added.
He further contrasted the current BJP government’s performance with that of the previous Congress administration, stating that village roads were neglected earlier, while now the BJP offers zero-interest loans and prioritizes farmers before women and youth in policy planning.
### BJP Clarifies Role in Rally
Indore BJP district president Shravan Singh Chavda clarified that the tractor rally was organized by farmers themselves, not the BJP. “The party extended support and welcomed the participating farmers,” he said.
### Farmer Union Raises Concerns
Meanwhile, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Indore president Dilip Mukati expressed skepticism over the Bhawantar Scheme, recalling poor implementation back in 2018.
“At that time, a benefit of Rs 500 per quintal was promised as Bhawantar support, but later it was reclassified as a bonus — and even that amount was not paid,” Mukati said.
He added that since soybeans are currently being sold in local markets at Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,200 per quintal, farmers are still not receiving the MSP, making the current situation unfavorable for soybean growers.
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*Story by Staff Reporter*
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