The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an organization uniting approximately 500 farmers' groups, has announced plans to protest against the government's minimum support price (MSP) for kharif crops from May 27 to 31, 2026. The SKM argues that the revised MSP reflects the 'anti-farmer character' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. They contend that instead of following the Swaminathan Commission's recommendation to set the MSP at least 50% above the comprehensive cost of cultivation (C2), the government has based the MSP on A2+FL costs, which is about 30% lower. For instance, the SKM asserts that the MSP for paddy should be ₹3,243 per quintal, significantly higher than the government's set price of ₹2,441 per quintal, leading to a loss of ₹802 per quintal for farmers. The SKM also emphasizes that farmers will continue to suffer losses across 20 crops without a proper procurement system, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation by traders. Additionally, the SKM highlights rising input costs for farming, which have not been addressed, and links the government's actions to broader economic pressures.