Naresh Meena Prostrates and Begs for Fertilizer Outside Chhabra SDM Office

In a significant escalation of the ongoing agricultural crisis in the Baran district of Rajasthan, Naresh Meena has launched an indefinite protest outside the Chhabra Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office. The protest, which began on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, saw Naresh Meena and a large number of his supporters demanding the immediate availability of DAP fertilizer for local farmers. The demonstration was marked by highly symbolic gestures aimed at drawing the administration's attention to the plight of the farming community during the crucial Kharif crop sowing season.

The March from Balapura and Prostration at the Gate

The day's events commenced with a foot march led by Naresh Meena, while starting from Balapura village, the march saw hundreds of farmers walking alongside Meena to reach the Chhabra sub-division headquarters. Upon arriving at the SDM office, Naresh Meena performed a 'Dandvat Pranam' (prostration) at the main entrance. This act of deep humility and respect was intended to signal the desperation of the farmers who are currently struggling to secure essential agricultural inputs. By prostrating himself at the gate of the administrative building, Meena sought to highlight that the farmers are now at the mercy of the government for their very survival.

Begging for Fertilizer with an Outstretched Jholi

Following the prostration, Naresh Meena sat on the ground and spread out his 'jholi' (a cloth bag or the hem of a garment) in a traditional gesture of begging. He explicitly stated that he was 'begging' for DAP fertilizer from the SDM and the Baran District Collectorate on behalf of the farmers of Chhabra. Meena accused the administration of failing to fulfill the promises made to the farmers regarding the supply of fertilizers. He emphasized that the farmers aren't asking for luxury but for the basic necessity required to sow their crops and sustain their livelihoods. The sight of the leader sitting with an outstretched cloth served as a powerful visual representation of the agricultural distress in the region.

Allegations of Black Marketing and Administrative Negligence

During his address to the gathered supporters, Naresh Meena raised serious concerns about the current distribution system. He pointed out that while government distribution centers are facing a severe shortage of DAP fertilizer, private traders are allegedly exploiting the situation, while meena claimed that these traders are engaging in rampant black marketing, charging farmers prices Notably higher than the rates fixed by the government. He argued that the administration's inability to regulate these private entities has left farmers vulnerable to exploitation at a time when they're already under financial pressure to prepare for the Kharif season. He noted that if the fertilizer isn't provided on time, farmers will be unable to sow their crops, leading to a massive economic crisis for their families.

Ultimatum for Hunger Strike

The protest has been framed as an indefinite sit-in, but Naresh Meena has already issued a stern warning of further escalation. He declared that if the administration doesn't take immediate and serious steps to provide adequate fertilizer and stop the black marketing, the protest will transform into a hunger strike, while meena set a deadline of 7 PM on the same day, June 17, 2026, stating that he and thousands of farmers would begin a fast unto death if their demands remained unmet. He held the district administration entirely responsible for any consequences arising from this hunger strike, stressing that the lack of timely fertilizer would lead to a failure of crops and a subsequent economic crisis for thousands of families across the Chhabra sub-division.