TFD – Dive into the current situation as Indian farmers, demanding minimum prices for their crops, delay their protest march to Delhi following talks with the government.
The protest march to New Delhi by Indian farmers, who are demanding greater prices for their crops, was put on hold on Friday until their unions meet with government ministers again on Sunday.
Along with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Deputy Interior Minister Nityanand Rai, Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda met with representatives of farmers late on Thursday. He told reporters that the talks were “positive” and that “we believe we will all find a solution together peacefully.”
Leader of the movement Jagjit Singh Dallewal added that farmers would postpone their march for the time being.
“How will meetings take place once they begin, assuming we move forward (into Delhi)?” The protest “will continue peacefully,” Dallewal continued.
Earlier this week, thousands of farmers started the “Delhi Chalo,” or “Let’s go to Delhi,” march to demand that the government set a minimum price for their products. However, security authorities stopped them approximately 125 miles outside of the city, sparking fighting.
A 63-year-old farmer who was camping at the location, according to union representatives, passed away early on Friday after a heart attack. A state police officer reported that they are investigating the death of a farmer after receiving information about it.
A few months before India’s scheduled national elections, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is running for a third term, the demonstrations broke out. Farmers constitute a significant voting group.
On Friday, the farmers stayed set up along the boundary between the states of Punjab and Haryana. To prevent them from moving forward, security personnel have deployed metal and concrete obstacles in addition to drones equipped with tear gas canisters.
Two years have passed since the Modi administration removed several farm laws and pledged to find a mechanism to guarantee support prices for all products in response to a similar protest movement.
Conclusion
The postponement of the protest march highlights the ongoing dialogue between Indian farmers and the government, underscoring the significance of addressing agricultural policies and support prices. As the discussions progress, the outcome will shape the future of farming communities in India.
Connect with us for the Latest, Current, and Breaking News news updates and videos from thefoxdaily.com. The most recent news in the United States, around the world , in business, opinion, technology, politics, and sports, follow Thefoxdaily on X, Facebook, and Instagram .
