New Delhi, February 23, 2024 : Farmers protest in Haryana and Punjab continue to demand better compensation for their land and crops, as well as a repeal of the three farm laws passed by the central government last year.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann offers ₹1 crore compensation
The Punjab government promised to compensate the family of 22-year-old Shubhkaran Singh, who passed away during the protest at the Khanauri border, Rs. 1 crore in an effort to placate the demonstrators. In addition, his younger sister received an employment offer from the government. This announcement was made in response to demands from farm leaders for a “Black Day” in remembrance of the farmer who had passed away.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces that the family of Shubhkaran Singh, who died during the farmers' movement on the Khanuri border, will be given financial assistance of Rs 1 crore by the Punjab government and also a government job to his younger sister. Due legal action will be… https://t.co/u7xgk2vsyR pic.twitter.com/u3kn6f0FcR
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Farmers Protest : Haryana Police backtrack on NSA threats
The Haryana Police declared on February 22 that they may use the NSA against some of the protest leaders who were farmers. Later on, though, the police changed their minds and announced that they would not be utilizing the NSA after all. Different farmers responded to this decision in different ways; some expressed optimism, while others expressed skepticism.
Haryana government revokes National Security Act against farmer leaders
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Union government offers to talk
In an effort to address the situation, the Union government has offered to speak with the farmers. But the farmers have made it clear that they will not speak with the government until the three farm laws are repealed. Thus far, the government has declined to take this action, claiming that the laws are required to reform the agriculture industry.
Farmers Protest likely to continue :
It’s likely that the farmers’ protests won’t end in the upcoming days and weeks. The farmers are willing to spend however long it takes to get their demands met, and they are not giving up. There is pressure on the government to resolve the situation, but it is unclear how it will do so.
Farmers Protest : Impact on BJP's electoral calculations
India. A right-wing party that enjoys widespread support among farmers is the BJP. Some of these voters, though, might become enraged by the protests. Other opposition parties like the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party are also posing a threat to the BJP. It might be harder for the BJP to win elections in North India if the farmers’ protests go on.
In conclusion, the Indian government faces a significant challenge as a result of the protests by farmers in North India. There is no obvious end in sight to the protests, which have turned deadly. The demonstrations might also hurt the BJP’s electoral prospects in northern India. Even with the compensation offer from the Punjab government, tensions are still high and the protests’ future is still unknown.
