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Farmers reject Centre’s MSP proposal on certain crops

The farmer leader also raised objection over the use of tear gas to stop protesting farmers

Sheji S Edathara | New Delhi | February 20, 2024 12:00 am

Farmers reject Centre’s MSP proposal on certain crops

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): A policeman keeps vigil at Delhi-UP Ghazipur border as farmers announce to continue their march towards the National Capital, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo/Mohd Zakir)

The farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday night, while addressing a press conference, said that after the discussion of both forums, the Centre’s proposal given in the fourth round of talks, has been rejected by them.

He said that after the discussion among the forums based on analyses it was concluded that there is nothing in the government’s proposal and the same is not in favour of farmers.

The farmer leader also raised objection over the use of tear gas to stop protesting farmer and said that everyone has a righ to stage a peaceful protest in a democracy.

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