Vijender Singh supports farmers, says will return Khel Ratna award if demands not met
The 35-year-old boxer supported the farmers’ cause and said if the three ordinances are not repealed, then he will return the country’s highest sporting honour.
The 35-year-old boxer supported the farmers’ cause and said if the three ordinances are not repealed, then he will return the country’s highest sporting honour.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Minister Piyush Goyal were leading today's talks.
As per the reports, later after the meeting, Narendra Tomar, his cabinet colleague Piyush Goyal and junior industry minister Som Prakash are meeting the 35-member team of farmers.
The government should bring a bill to ensure private players don't procure food grains below the MSP fixed by the government, it said.
Union Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Opposition In Rajya Sabha was trying to “confuse farmers”. He said, “ I'm also farmer, never believe the government will hurt farmers.”
'They'll now have more options and opportunities to sell their produce. I congratulate them on the passage of Bills,' PM said.
