Farmer protest: Farmers will resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 21. 5 points

Here are the top five updates related to the farmer protests:

1. As reported YearFarmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stressed that the farmers should be allowed to proceed with their march on Wednesday. “The intention of the government was very clear that they will not allow us to enter Delhi at any cost… If you do not want to find a solution through discussions with the farmers then we should be allowed to march towards Delhi. “

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2. Pandher asserted, “When we moved towards Delhi, there was shelling… bullets were also fired on the tires of tractors… DGP Haryana has said that they are not using tear gas on farmers. ” March towards Delhi on 21st February. The government has given us a proposal so that we step back from our original demands.” He further said that the government will be responsible for whatever happens now.

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2. “After discussion in both the forums, it has been decided that if analyzed, there is nothing in the government’s proposal. Our government imports palm oil worth 1.75 crore come from outside which also causes disease for the general public. If this money is given to the farmers of the country to grow oilseed crops and MSP is announced, then that money can be used here. This is not in the interest of farmers. We reject it,” he said.

3. The Haryana government on Monday announced extension of the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts by one day till February 20 due to the ongoing ‘Delhi Chalo’ movement by farmers. As stated in the government order, the affected districts include Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa.

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4. After the fourth round of discussion, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher confirmed that the farmers will continue on the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 21. He also told that discussions will be held regarding the government’s stand. Proposal on MSP. Meanwhile, farmers are set to go ahead with their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 21.

5. Earlier on Monday, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni stressed the inclusion of oilseeds and millets under the MSP scheme, warning that if the government does not comply by February 21, farmers from Haryana will also join the protest . The protesting farmers of Punjab have put forward several demands including bringing an ordinance to ensure legal MSP and loan waiver. Despite meetings between ministers and farmer leaders on February 8, 12 and 15, the discussions have not yielded any conclusive results yet.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Published: Feb 20, 2024, 10:07 am IST