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NewsFrontlineMonday, 12 October 2026NEW

Why is the Modi government so paranoid about a protest?

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Summary

The crackdown on the CJP-backed protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation suggests the government fears public anger could spread into a wider mass movement.

Key Facts

TypeNews
SourceFrontline Magazine
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce

Key Numbers

Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending

Key Authorities

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareICARFCIMinistry of Home AffairsMinistry of Law & Justice

Key Stakeholders

FarmersFPOsAgri-Input IndustryCitizensHuman Rights DefendersMedia & Press

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
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