The "Delhi Chalo" Movement: A Look at Farmer’s Concerns and Ongoing Protests

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Feb 16, 2024

 What are the reasons for the protest?

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The farmers claimed that their demands from the 2021 protest are still unheard by the government.

Issues like Minimum Support Price (MSP) implementation, and debt relief are still unresolved.

Farmers want the MSP to be increased by adding a 50% premium to whatever it costs them to produce wheat and Rice.

Some other government policies like, Electricity Amendment bill and National Farm policy are also against farmer's interest.

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What are the demands of the protesters?

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Farmers want a legal law for MSP on all the essential crops, which will ensure a fair minimum price for them.

Protesters demand withdrawal of the government policies that are unfavorable to the farmers like, electricity amendment bill.

Farmers want justice for the four farmers who were killed in a violent incident in  Lakhimpur Kheri.

They want compensation for those farmers who died in the 2021 protest.

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What is the government doing?

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The government has expressed the interest to have dialogue with the farmer’s representatives.

It will focus on current initiatives like MSP and agricultural development programs to support farmers.

Government has confirmed their participation with farmers on addressing issues like sustainable agricultural development.

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What are the  future consequences of the protest?

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The protest might disturb the transportation and supply chain which will impact essential goods.

The “Delhi Chalo” protest can even raise social tension and political violence that will affect public safety.

Uncertainty in this protest can also lead to fluctuations in the agricultural market that can cause economic loss.

This protest can also create a gap in the renewed dialogue and can find solutions to address farmer’s concerns.

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