Maharashtra News: Farmer garlands Minister Nitesh Rane with onions during protest in Nashik

In Nashik, Maharashtra, onion-producing farmers staged a strong protest against Minister Nitesh Rane during an official event. The situation escalated when a farmer climbed onto the stage and forcibly garlanded the minister with onions, symbolizing their anger and frustration over the ongoing crisis in the agricultural sector. The incident highlighted the farmers' grievances regarding the falling prices of onions and inadequate government intervention.Following the dramatic protest, the police detained the farmer. However, Minister Rane intervened, instructing the police to release the farmer and expressed his willingness to hear their problems. The gesture aimed to de-escalate tensions and address the farmers’ demands. This incident underscores the growing discontent among farmers in the region and the urgent need for the government to address issues affecting agricultural livelihoods. It also reflects the symbolic and direct ways farmers are using to bring attention to their plight.