New Delhi (NVI): Notwithstanding the assurances by the Central Government, the farmers protesting over recently passed farm bills today threatened to intensify the stir if their demands are not met.
The farmer leaders have been demanding a total repeal of the farm laws. They have also rejected the government offer of amendments in the new farm laws and a “written assurance” on continuing the MSP system, saying there was nothing new in it.
Several farmer leaders and unions have vowed to intensify their agitation by blocking key highways linking Delhi and a nationwide protest on December 14.
One such farmer leader, Boota Singh, today once again reiterated farmers’ demands of repealing the farm laws and warned of further intensifying the protest, including blocking the railway tracks.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today held a press conference and said the government is ready to discuss provisions on which farmers have issues.
“Farm laws are legal and the Government has right to make laws related to trade. Both APMC and MSP will not be affected,” he said.
He further said that the Centre is ready for talks with farmers to end impasse over farm laws, while urging farmer leaders to go through the proposal.
-ARK
