Leader of Opposition (LoP) of Madhya Pradesh assembly, Umang Singhar, addressed a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday, drawing attention to the challenges faced by farmers in the state, particularly delays in wheat procurement and the urgency to extend the loan repayment deadline.
Singhar highlighted the shortage of gunny bags, emphasising that these issues are resulting in considerable losses for farmers. “Continuous delays in wheat procurement have adversely affected farmers, with procurement dates already revised three times so far. The shortage of gunny bags has further hampered procurement operations, forcing farmers to sell their produce below the Minimum Support Price (MSP), leading to significant financial losses,” he stated in his letter.
He also noted the direct impact on farmers' capacities to repay loans. Citing data presented by the Union Finance Ministry in the Lok Sabha, Singhar mentioned that approximately 64.17 lakh Kisan Credit Card (KCC) accounts are active in Madhya Pradesh, with an outstanding loan amount nearing Rs 86,995 crores.
Earlier, on March 24, 2026, Singhar raised this concern through a letter requesting an extension of the loan repayment deadline, but he reported no response from the government thus far.
In his latest appeal, the LoP urged the state government to extend the loan repayment deadline for farmers until April 30, 2026, ensure that affected farmers are not declared defaulters, and take immediate measures to streamline wheat procurement and guarantee sufficient availability of gunny bags.
He concluded by urging the government to make a prompt and sensitive decision in the farmers' interest.
Last month, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a decision to increase the MSP for wheat procurement by Rs 40, raising the rate to Rs 2,625 per quintal.