Talks with farmers finish on a optimistic, if not productive word

A 3-member central authorities delegation led by union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a second spherical of discussions with protesting farmer unions in Chandigarh on Saturday evening, 22 February.

The assembly, which lasted practically three hours, was performed in a optimistic and cordial ambiance.

The farmers’ delegation of 28 members — together with senior leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher — offered their calls for, together with for a authorized assure of minimal assist value (MSP) payable to farmers on all crops.

On the opposite aspect, Punjab cupboard ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Lal Chand Kataruchak have been current for the assembly.

Regardless of the constructive dialogue, no definitive decision was reached, and each events agreed to reconvene for additional discussions on 19 March in Chandigarh.

In addition to Chouhan, two different central ministers, commerce and trade Piyush Goyal and Union minister for shopper affairs Pralhad Joshi, together with a delegation of the Punjab authorities, comprising three ministers, held parleys with 28 representatives of the 2 farmer boards, over their long-pending calls for, together with a authorized assure on the minimal assist value (MSP) for crops.