Unfortunate that farmers have to protest for rights: Pawar on 'Kisan Diwas' On the occasion of the National Farmers' Day, the former Union agriclture minister in a post on Twitter wished for justice to the farmers. Share Via Email | A+A A- By PTI MUMBAI: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said it is the responsibility of those in power to aptly honour farmers, but unfortunately cultivators are now forced to stage protest for their rights. On the occasion of the National Farmers' Day, the former Union agriclture minister in a post on Twitter wished for justice to the farmers.