The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the 'Dilli Chalo' agitation to put pressure on the Centre over their demands, including a law on minimum support price for crops and loan waivers.
The minister said the top five districts in Punjab in terms of total applications received are Bathinda (1,095), Fazilka (1,015), Patiala (842), Sri Muktsar Sahib (784) and Sangrur (783).
The Aurangabad bench pulled up government authorities for non-compliance with their statement before Lok Adalats to pay compensation to farmers after land acquisition for public projects.
"The mahapanchayat is a one day-long peaceful event where we will reiterate our demands such as a legal guarantee on MSP and cancellation of Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, among others."
With food outputs already down and fuel prices going up, the market is very unsettled and the the threat of hunger is at its highest. Three experts weigh in on the whys and hows.