Farmers and Trade Unions Protest in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab for Agricultural Reforms

Farmers and Trade Unions Protest in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab for Agricultural Reforms

VoM News Desk | November 26, 2023 | 04:22 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir, Protests, Punjab | Follow on Google News

Farmers and Trade Unions Protest in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab for Agricultural Reforms

Peaceful Protests by CITU and Jammu and Kashmir Apple Farmer’s Federation

In Srinagar, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and the Jammu and Kashmir Apple Farmer’s Federation organized a peaceful demonstration at Press Enclave Lal Chowk. Their protest was centered around critical issues affecting farmers and workers. Key demands included addressing electricity shortages, ensuring a minimum support price (MSP) for farmers, implementing insurance schemes for farmers, and revising policies that are perceived as anti-people and anti-worker. One protestor highlighted the impact of poor quality and overpriced agricultural inputs like medicines and manure, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and horticulture for the entire population.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha’s Three-Day Protest in Punjab

Simultaneously, Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an amalgamation of farmer unions, launched a three-day protest at the Chandigarh-Mohali border. Their agitation revolves around several unmet demands, including a guaranteed MSP from the central government, the withdrawal of cases against farmers from previous agitations, debt waivers, and pensions for farmers. The protestors are determined to continue their demonstration based on the government’s response, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by the farming community.

Security Arrangements and Impact on Public Life

Superintendent of Police Amandeep Brarar confirmed that adequate security measures, including water cannons and a fire brigade, have been deployed at the protest site. The police and administration aim to maintain peace and order while ensuring minimal disruption to the public. The Mohali and Chandigarh administrations have prepared multi-layered security arrangements to manage the situation effectively during the three-day protest.

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