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Farmers, trade unions protest in Bengal, Haryana against Centre’s policies
Farmers, trade unions protest in Bengal, Haryana against Centre’s policies
Left unions and farmers' groups held rallies in West Bengal and Haryana on Monday against the Centre's "anti-farmer and anti-worker policies." In West Bengal, CITU, AITUC and AIKS members marched to district…
The Story in Brief
Left unions and farmers' groups held rallies in West Bengal and Haryana on Monday against the Centre's "anti-farmer and anti-worker policies." In West Bengal, CITU, AITUC and AIKS members marched to district magistrates' offices demanding guaranteed MSP, 200 days of rural employment, farm loan waivers and repeal of four labour codes. In Kurukshetra, Samyukt Kisan Morcha and trade unions protested at the Mini Secretariat against a proposed India-US trade deal, privatisation of electricity and smart prepaid meters, warning they would hurt farmers and workers.
The Kurukshetra rally also demanded an MSP law based on the National Commission on Farmers' formula, comprehensive farm loan waiver, Rs 10,000 monthly old-age pension and Rs 28,000 minimum wage. Protesters said inflation and unemployment were major grievances and warned the agitation would intensify if their demands were not met.
The Indian Opinion
Political narratives often paint these as partisan protests. Yet the demands for MSP guarantees and expanded MNREGA days cross party lines. The real test will be whether the government tables an MSP law in the winter session or continues with the current cacophony.
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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