In a heart-wrenching scene from Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, a 75-year-old farmer was seen ploughing his field by tying himself to a wooden yoke, typically meant for oxen. The elderly farmer, identified as Devraj Sirsam, said he was forced to take this extreme step due to financial hardship and his inability to afford oxen or rent a tractor. A viral video of the incident sparked outrage and sympathy across social media, drawing attention to the plight of small farmers struggling with poverty and rising agricultural costs. Local officials later promised assistance, and the district administration has initiated steps to provide support.