Aaditya, Amit Thackeray booked day after leading sit-in against Gyanesh Kumar
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Mumbai Police booked Aaditya and Amit Thackeray after their protest demanding election chief Gyanesh Kumar’s removal; another agitation is planned Monday.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceHindustan Times - India
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
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