Farmers Protest Live Updates: ‘Farming has become loss-making occupation in Amrit Kaal’, says Samyukta Kisan Morcha
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) said on Friday that farming has become a loss-making occupation under “Amrit Kaal of PM Modi,” adding that the PM cannot fool farmers and rural poor by paying lip service.
The farmer’s body said that the killing of a young farmer at the Kannouri border has resulted in anger among the public across all states, and the observation of Black Day/Aakrosh Day today reflects the sentiments of the angered protestors.
“Reports of the effigy burning of Union Minister Amit Shah, Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar, and Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij have been received from all the states of India, and torchlight processions are also taking place widely in the villages and towns. Women and youth have also widely participated in the protest actions,” Samyukta Kisan Morcha said in a statement.
Three-member committee of ministers established to hold talks with farmers, Nirmala Sitharaman says
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Centre has established a three-member committee of ministers and is holding negotiations with farmers.
The Finance Minister said, “The centre has formed a 3-member committee of ministers and is conducting discussions and negotiating with farmers.”
Sitharaman also said that the Prime Minister had left no stone unturned to ensure farmers’ welfare and that PM Modi worked even for the small and marginal farmers.
“I can provide a series of lists of all that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done for the farmers. From increasing their income to assisting with the smallest of expenses, PM Modi has taken every step for the welfare of the farmers. He works for even the small farmers,” said the Finance minister.
