Farmers Movement Archive

Announce MSP for every farm produce, demand Himachal farmers

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, HP, and Himachal Kisan Sabha today held protests at various places across the state against the three farm laws. The protesters also urged the Centre and the state government to announce MSP on all agricultural products. The other demands included putting apple in ‘special category’ and raising its import to 100 per cent.Himachal Kisan Sabha state president Kuldeep Tanwar, while addressing the protesters in Mashobra, said it was unfortunate that the farmers, who kept the country’s economy from collapsing during the pandemic, were being “ill-treated” by the government. “They have been on the road for the past 110 days but the government was not ready to listen to them,” said Tanwar, adding that until the farm laws were taken back the protest will continue.Sanjay Chauhan, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha member, said the farm laws were brought to hand over the land and agriculture to the corporates. He said apple growers had already suffered the consequences of open mandis as many traders have disappeared with their money.The protesters submitted a memorandum to the Central Government through Block Development Officer. — TNS

The Tribune

2021-03-16

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