India News: A day after reaching Shambhu border, protesting farmers resumed their march on Wednesday to put forward various demands in front of the government including a law on minimum support price (MSP). The second day started with multiple rounds of tear gas being fired as the tussle resumed between the administration and the agitating farmers.
India News: Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Digvijaya Singh condemns government action to stop farmers from entering Delhi for a protest. He criticizes the central government for not fulfilling promises made to farmers.
The Swaminathan Committee, commissioned by the National Commission on Farmers between 2004 and 2006, recommended a Minimum Support Price (MSP) using the C2+50% formula, ensuring farmers receive 50% returns above the weighted average cost of production. The UPA government did not accept the proposal, deeming it counter-productive. Rahul Gandhi said if Congress is voted to power, it will give into farmers MSP demand
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