Samyukt Kisan Morcha Rejects Rabi MSP Increase, Calls for Revision

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has publicly rejected the government’s recent rise in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat, demanding a revision. The SKM’s statement notes that the MSP was raised by ₹25 per quintal—equivalent to 25 paise per kilogram—yet the government still labels the increase as a 106% profit. The protestors argue that the new price is insufficient, pointing out that the amount would not even cover a third of a litre of diesel. The SKM’s stance highlights ongoing tensions between farmers and the government over agricultural pricing policies.