New Delhi, July 1 -- Congress MLA Nana Patole was suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for a day after he climbed the Speaker's podium in protest against Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate and BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar for allegedly "insulting" farmers.

After Nana Patole was suspended for a day, the Congress and other Opposition members staged a walkout from the Assembly, announcing a boycott of proceedings for the entire day.

Speaking with reporters later, Nana Patole said he was okay being suspended "every day" for "fighting those who are against farmers".

"We will fight all those who are against farmers. And for that, I am okay even if I am suspended everyday. Farmers' loans should be waived and they should not be insulted like ...