Will continue protest till six demands are met: Farm leaders
The Haryana and Punjab farmers’ unions held separate meetings at Singhu border on Wednesday The Haryana and Punjab farmers’ unions held separate meetings at Singhu border on Wednesday. The farm leaders said they will continue their protest till their six demands are met. Haryana farm leader Mandeep Singh Nathwan said they will call off their […]Read More
Govt statement says Punjab to provide MSP on 113 crops; minister clarifies ‘may make a plan’
Expressing concern over the loss of lives of over 700 farmers during the agitation against the farm laws, the minister said the Punjab government has provided jobs to the kin of victims in 157 cases and is also considering the request of farm bodies to offer jobs to the family members of another 122. Punjab […]Read More
Explained: What meeting MSP demand would cost govt
The unions want the Modi government to enact legislation conferring mandatory status to MSP, rather than just being an indicative or desired price. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the Centre would table the bill to repeal its three contentious farm laws “on the very first day” of the Parliament’s winter session starting November […]Read More
Govt Is Ready for Discussion’: Agriculture Minister to Farmer Unions
The minister said he has told protesting farmer unions many times that the government is ready to discuss proposals other than repeal of the laws. New Delhi: Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday appealed to farmer unions to end their protest and resume talks with the government on provisions of three new farm laws, […]Read More
