Meanwhile, thousands of farmers in protest were camped at Khanauri and Shambhu on the Punjab-Haryana border during a break in their “Dilli Chalo” march.
Tragically, Shubhkaran Singh, a young farmer, lost his life on Wednesday in Khanauri after a fight between demonstrators and security guards. His passing should serve as a wake-up call for the Union Government and farmer leaders to step up efforts to end the impasse over the legal guarantee of purchase at the minimum support price (MSP).
Source: The Quint
Amul’s success story served as an example of the advantages of including every farmer. The Prime Minister correctly stated that a small seed that Gujarati farmers had planted fifty years ago had grown into a massive tree with branches all over the world.
To appease irate farmers who have been subjected to water cannons, rubber bullets, and tear gas, a similar effort is needed. Despite four rounds of negotiations between Union ministers and farmer leaders, no progress has been made.
Source: Mirror Now
Following the rejection of the Centre’s proposal to buy cotton, maize, and pulse crops (tur, urad, and masoor) at the MSP for a five-year term, the battle lines became more entrenched.
The government has called for farmers to participate in the fifth round of talks to address MSP demand, crop diversification, and other matters, but it is back to the drawing board. To foster an environment that welcomes a fruitful conversation, both the demonstrators and the government must show moderation. For the sake of both peace and normalcy, a middle ground must be found as soon as possible. Let Shubhkaran’s death not go in vain, for farming and the future of farmers are at stake.
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