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Chandigarh, December 9 – Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan has strongly criticized the Union Govt for neglecting the genuine demands of farmers, leaving them to suffer on the streets without any resolution to their grievances.
Speaker Sandhwan Urges PM Modi to Address Farmers’ Concerns
Speaking on the issue, Speaker Sandhwan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open direct channels of communication with farmers and take swift, decisive action to address their concerns. He lamented, expressing deep concern, that the Union Government has essentially abandoned Punjab’s farmers, despite the fact that they play a vital role in the nation’s economy.
In contrast, he pointed out, countries like those in Europe provide their farmers with the opportunity to directly present their issues to their governments, ensuring a more responsive approach.
Sandhwan Urges Union Govt. to Address Farmers’ Demands with Urgency
“The Union Government must realize that farmers are not just providers of food, but, in fact, the backbone of India’s economy,” Sandhwan said, further stressing that their contribution goes beyond sustenance, extending to the very foundation of the nation’s prosperity. Moreover, he highlighted that the well-being of farmers is crucial for the country’s overall progress and stability.
He emphasized that the government must meet the farmers’ demands with sincerity, seriousness, and compassion.
Centre to stop ignoring the farmers and take timely steps to address their issues.
The Speaker urged the Centre to stop ignoring the farmers and take timely steps to address their issues. “It’s high time the farmers are given their due,” he concluded, stressing that immediate action is crucial.
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