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A call to action regarding the demand for bajra (pearl millet) procurement at MSP: The farmers' union has announced a sit-in protest in 160 tehsils on October 5th and will submit a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister.

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The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh has announced a state-wide agitation against the Rajasthan government, demanding the commencement of MSP procurement of millet in the state. The farmer union stated that if the government does not take a decision on the farmers' demand soon, they will launch a statewide movement. Speaking at an event held at the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh's state office, provincial president Kaluram Bagra said that currently, farmers are getting around ₹2000 per quintal for their millet in the mandis.

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