Mandsaur: MP CM speaks to Amit Shah

June 07, 2017 10:44

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday apprised BJP president Amit Shah of the situation in Mandsaur over the phone.

The CM yesterday appealed for peace to the agitating farmers in the state and also announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the kin of those killed in the Mandsaur violence.

Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister asserted that his government stands with farmers and assured that various demands have been fulfilled in the past.

"In the past 11 years, there have been countless decisions made for the welfare of farmers. The various demands of the farmers have been fulfilled. I offer my condolences to the victims of Mandsaur incident. Rs. 1 crore will be given to the kin of the deceased and Rs 5 lakh for those injured," the Chief Minister said, adding that the state government is ready to come out with a solution through communication," he said.

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