GG News Bureau
Chandigarh, 19th Feb. After the conclusion of the fourth round of talks between protesting farmer unions and Union Ministers in Chandigarh, General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee Sarvan Singh Pandher affirmed that the farmers would continue with the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 21.
Addressing the media, Pandher emphasized that discussions would also be held on the government’s proposal regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP).
“We will have discussions on the proposal by the govt in the next two days…The govt will also deliberate on the other demands…We will continue with the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Feb 21 if there is no result,” stated Pandher.
He further expressed optimism regarding finding a resolution to the issues, stating, “Together (govt and the farmers’ union) we will try to find a solution to the issues.”
Meanwhile, Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal highlighted that the government had presented a proposal that would be supervised by two government agencies. He stated, “Our march (Delhi Chalo) will continue till the demands are met…Talks on several other demands need to be done.”
Earlier, Union Minister Piyush Goyal described the talks as positive and extensive, mentioning that the farmer leaders would announce their decision on the government’s proposals by the following day. He elaborated on the proposal, stating, “The government-promoted cooperative societies like NCCF and NAFED will form a contract for the next 5 years and buy products from the farmers on MSP. There will be no limit on the quantity.”
The ongoing agitation, marked by various demands including legal guarantees for MSPs and loan waivers, has seen multiple rounds of inconclusive talks between the ministers and farmer leaders. Thousands of farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri points of the Punjab-Haryana border, facing hindrances from security personnel as they march towards the national capital.
The ‘Delhi Chalo’ call, issued by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, continues to resonate as farmers strive to address their concerns through dialogue and peaceful protest.
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