New Delhi: Taking a stand against three controversial agriculture laws passed by the central government last year, farmers’ organizations on Thursday announced an end to their year-long protest after the Modi government submitted a revised resolution sought by the agitators.
The withdrawal of the protests was announced by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers protesting at various borders of Delhi on agricultural issues.
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The protesting farmers will now start going back to their homes.
Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadhuni said, “The farmers’ agitation led by the United Kisan Morcha is being postponed because the Center has agreed to our demands.”
According to reports, the farmers protesting on the borders of Delhi will vacate the spot on Saturday and will hold a meeting on January 15.
Meanwhile, farmer leaders have also warned that the agitation could be resumed if the Center backtracks on its promises.
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1. The announcement by the SKM – which is spearheading the movement – came after it received a letter signed by the central government, where it would consider their pending demands, including withdrawal of cases against farmers and forming a committee on Minimum Support Price (MSP). agreed to do.
2. However, SKM core committee member Balbir Singh Rajewal told reporters that this is not the end as the agitation has come to a halt. We have decided to meet again on January 15. Reportedly, a review meeting will be called by farmer leaders on January 15 to see whether the government meets all the demands. If they don’t, we may decide to start the dharna again.
3. December 10 will be marked as mourning for those who lost their lives during the year-long farmers’ protests. On December 11, farmers will leave the Singhu border and start going to their homes. Farmer leaders have also said that if everything goes well, the farmers’ strike will end on December 15 across the country.
4. Farmer leaders said that on December 11, farmers would take out victory march at their respective places. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said, “Farmers will start vacating the Delhi border from December 11 and it may take some time.”
5. Meanwhile, the farmers protesting on the Singhu border have started removing their tents. They were also seen exchanging sweets.
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