Farmers in Punjab and Haryana blocked roads and railroads on Friday to protest against three new legislation that they say could pave the way for the government to stop buying grain at minimum support prices (MSP) set by the federal government. leaving them vulnerable to exploitation by agro-industries. Prime Minister …
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Despite the approval of the agricultural reform bills in Parliament, protests in Haryana continue with various organizations preparing to support Bharat Bandh’s call on September 25. Farmer leaders said that various farmer organizations such as Bharatiya kisan union (BKU), all India Farmers Union (AIFU), all India kisan sangharsh Coordination Committee …
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In protest against the Center’s agrarian bills, Punjab farmers will organize a three-day “rail roko” agitation starting Thursday. After the approval of the Lok Sabha, the Farmers Agreement (Empowerment and Protection) on Price Assurance and the Draft Agricultural Services Law of 2020 and the Draft Law of Trade and Trade …
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