SKM seeks legal backing for MSP, repeal of electricity Bill
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SKM seeks legal backing for MSP, repeal of electricity Bill
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Meeting for the first time after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to repeal the contentious farm laws, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday said the umbrella body of farm unions would write an open letter to the Prime Minister mentioning the pending demands of farmers and wait for the formal withdrawal of the farm laws in Parliament. Meanwhile, farmers will continue with their pre-decided programme. It was decided that farmers would showcase their strength at the Lucknow mahapanchayat on Monday. They have also decided to observe the anniversary of the agitation on November 26 at the Delhi borders, and march to Parliament on November 29. Addressing presspersons after a meeting of the core committee at the Singhu border, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said, “We will write an open letter to PM seeking clarification on the committee to be formed on granting statutory status to MSP.” He said, in his Friday address, that the PM was not clear about the rights, duties, and time frame of the committee.
Publisher
The Hindu
Date
2021-11-22
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New Delhi