Punjab becoming dharna state: Mann on walking out of farmers’ meet
The ongoing tussle between the Punjab government and farmers has taken a dramatic turn with the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann walking out of a meeting with the farmers. The meeting was called to discuss the ongoing protests and find a solution to the impasse. However, it appears that the two parties were unable to come to a consensus, leading to the Chief Minister’s abrupt departure.
According to reports, the farmers’ unions had demanded that the government take concrete steps to resolve the issue of crop prices and the Minimum Support Price (MSP). However, the government was not willing to budge, leading to a stalemate. It was at this point that the Chief Minister walked out of the meeting, citing that the farmers’ demands were unrealistic and were causing immense losses to the state.
In a statement after the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed his disappointment at the farmers’ unwillingness to negotiate. “I told them that ‘rail roko’, ‘sadak roko’ protests are causing immense losses to Punjab…It’s becoming a state of ‘dharna’,” he said. “I’m a custodian of 3.5 crore people…I have to look after everyone,” he added.
The Chief Minister’s remarks have been met with criticism from the farmers’ unions, who have accused him of being insensitive to their plight. The unions have been demanding that the government take concrete steps to resolve the issue of crop prices and the MSP, which they claim is not being implemented effectively.
The ongoing protests have been causing disruptions to the normal functioning of the state, with farmers blocking roads and railway tracks. The government has been trying to negotiate with the farmers to find a solution, but so far, no agreement has been reached.
The Chief Minister’s decision to walk out of the meeting has been seen as a sign of frustration and exasperation. The government has been trying to address the farmers’ concerns, but it appears that the two parties are unable to come to a consensus.
The farmers’ unions have been demanding that the government implement the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, which suggest that the MSP should be at least 50% higher than the production cost of crops. They have also been demanding that the government provide a guarantee for the MSP to ensure that farmers receive a fair price for their crops.
The government has been trying to address the farmers’ concerns, but it appears that the two parties are unable to come to a consensus. The Chief Minister’s decision to walk out of the meeting has raised questions about the government’s willingness to engage with the farmers and find a solution to the impasse.
The ongoing protests have also raised concerns about the impact on the state’s economy. The protests have been causing disruptions to the normal functioning of the state, with farmers blocking roads and railway tracks. The government has been trying to find a solution, but so far, no agreement has been reached.
In conclusion, the Punjab government’s decision to walk out of the meeting with farmers has raised questions about the government’s willingness to engage with the farmers and find a solution to the impasse. The ongoing protests have been causing disruptions to the normal functioning of the state, and it is imperative that the government finds a solution to the issue of crop prices and the MSP. The farmers’ unions have been demanding that the government implement the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, and it is hoped that the government will take concrete steps to address their concerns.
