Rohtak: Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda on Saturday launched a book, ‘Kisan Andolan 2020-21: Adamya Sangharsh Aur Swabhiman Ki Gaurav Gatha’ (Farmers’ Movement 2020-21: A Saga of Indomitable Struggle and Pride)’, authored by former MLA Umed Singh. The event was held at the Chaudhary Ranbir Singh Bar Association hall in Rohtak. Speaking at the launch, Hooda said govt’s promise to implement MSP as a legal guarantee remains unfulfilled, so farmers are protesting again. TNN
‘All produce of farmers to be purchased at MSP’: Shivraj Singh ChouhanAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured farmers of guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) purchases for all marketable surplus produce. This commitment follows Rahul Gandhi’s demand for immediate implementation of farmers’ demands, including a legal MSP guarantee. Chouhan emphasized the government’s dedication to setting MSP at over 50% of production costs and expanding procurement beyond key crops like paddy and wheat.116061378
‘Firing tear gas at farmers condemnable,’ says Rahul Gandhi, urges immediate implementation of MSPRahul Gandhi condemned the government’s use of tear gas against farmers protesting for MSP guarantees and other demands, recalling the 700 farmer deaths during the 2020-21 protests. Haryana police stopped 101 farmers marching to Delhi, using tear gas and barricades, leading to injuries and internet restrictions.116047423
A farmers stir that does not have MSP at its coreNoida farmers are locked in a protracted land dispute with authorities, demanding 10% of developed residential plots or equivalent compensation for land acquired since 1997. Despite court orders, agreements, and multiple committees, their demands remain unmet.115983592
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