MUMBAI: There was a time – in the late 1970s-’80s – when a farmers’ leader like Sharad Joshi could pull a crowd of over a lakh to support his agitation to seek better price for their produce and prominent political leaders could not afford to ignore his clout. Another breakaway faction of Shetkari Sanghatana – is being led by veteran …
Notwithstanding the ambitious objectives of the committee, it is clear that the process of bringing about a consensus will be a long haul. The Supreme Court-appointed committee tasked with helping protesting farmers and the Central government in reaching an agreement will function in an ‘impartial’ and ‘unbiased’ manner, members of the panel told Firstpost. The protesters have said that all …
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