The governments of different states are trying to restore peace among the protesting farmers, demanding for a complete loan waive off and purchase of farm products at the minimum support price (MSP). Maharastra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh governments have agreed to the demands of the farmers.
The farmers during the protest also demanded for the implementation of measures based on the Swaminathan Commision report submitted in 2002. The states have assured that the report is under consideration at the Centre and will be implemented as soon as possible.
However the farmers are not satisfied with the assurance. All India Kisan’s Coordination Committee, a federal body of farmers has organised a meeting of representatives of farmers union on June 16th at Gandhi Peace Mission, New Delhi to discuss about the same.
Yogesh Pande, spokesperson Swabhimani Shetkari Sangathana said that “More than 50 representatives of various farmers bodies, across nation will be participating in the meet. The main agenda for the meet will be getting the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commision implemented along with loan waivers for farmers.” He further added that, main focus will be stressed on finalizing common minimum programme along with preparation for nationwide agitation against government for not fulfilling promise of providing better minimum support price based on inputs costs of cultivation.
Raju Shetti, Member of Parliament and founder president of Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghtna from Maharashtra , Rampal Jat , farmer leader from Rajasthan will be attending meet with other farmers leaders.