The Supreme Court has requested a response from the government regarding a PIL urging the implementation of the M.S. Swaminathan-led National Commission on Farmers recommendations. These recommendations propose that the minimum support price (MSP) for farmers should be at least 50% more than the weighted average cost of production. The petition also calls for negotiations under the World Trade Organization or Free Trade Agreements, considering the impact on Indian farmers livelihoods.
Shubhkaran died of an injury to the back of his neck while protesting at Khanauri border on Wednesday, prompting farm leaders to suspend talks with the Centre.
Farmers Protest News Live Updates: The Haryana government approached the High Court again on Wednesday, seeking directions to prevent farmers from moving ahead with their modified earth-moving equipment which pose security concerns in Haryana.
The death of the youth prompted farmer leaders to put the protest march on hold until Friday. Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarvan Singh Pandher, who was present at Shambhu border, said they would “review” the situation Friday.