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Agriculture
Thousands Stranded on NH-48 as Sugarcane Farmers Protest in Maharashtra
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 02:37 AM
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A massive traffic jam on NH‑48 left thousands stranded as sugarcane farmers continue their protest in Maharashtra.
Thousands of commuters were stranded on the busy NH‑48 corridor after sugarcane farmers staged a protest that blocked the highway in Maharashtra. The farmers, demanding better prices for their produce, have been holding a sit‑down strike that has disrupted traffic for several hours.
Road authorities and local police have been working to clear the blockage, but the protest remains in place, forcing motorists to wait in long queues. The jam has affected travel between major cities, causing delays for both private vehicles and public transport.
The Maharashtra government has urged the farmers to resolve the issue peacefully, while also ensuring that essential traffic flow is restored. No injuries have been reported, but the incident has highlighted the ongoing tensions between farmers and the state over agricultural pricing.
Transport officials have advised commuters to seek alternate routes and to stay updated on the situation through local news channels and official social media feeds.
Road authorities and local police have been working to clear the blockage, but the protest remains in place, forcing motorists to wait in long queues. The jam has affected travel between major cities, causing delays for both private vehicles and public transport.
The Maharashtra government has urged the farmers to resolve the issue peacefully, while also ensuring that essential traffic flow is restored. No injuries have been reported, but the incident has highlighted the ongoing tensions between farmers and the state over agricultural pricing.
Transport officials have advised commuters to seek alternate routes and to stay updated on the situation through local news channels and official social media feeds.