In the last 10 days, farmers resorted to violence during their stir for various demands. He was later released.A large number of Congress leaders staged a protest at the toll booth, blocking the Neemuch-Ajmer highway. "If chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan can come and visit Mandsaur tomorrow, why should a common citizen of the country be stopped," Scindia asked the police officials, who informed him about the prohibitory orders. Policemen involved should be immediately booked for murder," Scindia said, before climbing atop a Vajra riot control vehicle and being escorted after his arrest.Before reaching Mandsaur borders, Scindia moved from Indore in a cavalcade and held public meetings on the way in Ujjain district. People gathered in large numbers at the public meetings, where Congress leaders promised support to the farmers.Thesince June 1, demanding hike in procurement price for the produce and waiver of farm loan.

Source: Times of India June 13, 2017 10:55 UTC