Farmers Protest in Delhi: Key Players, Why is it Happening, Demands, All the Details

Farmers Protest in Delhi: Key Players, Why is it Happening, Demands, All the Details

Who are the protesting Farmers Protes ?

  • Over 250 farmers’ unions are involved, under the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) banners.
  • This group differs from the 2020 protestors, with leaders like Jagjit Singh Dallewal (BKU Sidhupur) and Sarwan Singh Pandher (KMSC).

Why are they protesting?

  • Their primary demand is a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, based on the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Commission’s report.
  • Other demands include:
    • Full debt waiver for farmers and laborers.
    • Implementation of the Land Acquisition Act of 2013 with fair compensation.
    • Justice for Lakhimpur Kheri killings.
    • Withdrawal from WTO and freeze on free trade agreements.
    • Pensions for farmers and farm laborers.
    • Compensation for deceased protestors and job for one family member.
    • Scrapping of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020.
    • Improved MGNREGA scheme with higher wages and linkage to farming.
    • Stricter regulations on seed, pesticide, and fertilizer quality.
    • National commission for key spices.

How are neighboring states responding?

  • Haryana: Sealed borders with Punjab, erected barricades, and imposed internet shutdowns in some districts.
  • Rajasthan: Sealed borders with Punjab and Haryana, declared prohibitory orders in key districts.
  • Delhi: Banned public meetings, entry of tractors/trolleys, and potential weapons for a month. Increased security checks at entry points.
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