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Shivraj Singh Chouhan says buying crops below MSP a crime, announces measures to stabilise rates

Before ending his 28-hour fast, Shivraj Singh announced a series of measures , including declaring purchase of farm produce below the MSP a criminal act.

Maharashtra farmers strike: On Day 2 of protests, state grapples with shortages of daily essentials

Maharashtra grappled with shortages of daily essentials like milk, fresh fruits and vegetables and even foodgrains as farmers continued their strike for a second day. Spiralling prices of essentials made the situation worse

Watch: Maharashtra farmers launch indefinite strike over loan waiver, spill gallons of milk after talks with Fadnavis fail

This is probably the first time farmers have resorted to a strike in the state.