Warring seeks MSP guarantee as promised to farmers Demands Rs 50-70 cr annual research grant for PAU Seeks debt relief for farmers on pattern of industry loan waiver Reveals, Punjab didn’t get a penny of Rs 1600 cr flood relief Demands withdrawal of the law on stubble burning Chandigarh/New Delhi 18 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today demanded that the government of India should bring the law to provide MSP guarantee to the farmers as had been promised to them when they withdrew their 15 month long strike against three farm laws. He also demanded Rs 50 crore to Rs 70 crores annual research grant for the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana to improve the research facilities for better agriculture. The Ludhiana MP made a strong case for providing debt relief to the small and marginal farmers through one time settlement by waiving off their interests. He asked, if the government can waive off loans worth Rs 1...
Bajwa Condemns AAP-BJP for Intimidating Farmers
Chandigarh 30 December ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, has strongly criticized the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government for its mishandling of the ongoing farmers’ movement, accusing it of betraying Punjab’s agrarian community and colluding with the BJP to undermine the state’s proud legacy. “The farmers of Punjab have once again demonstrated their unity and resolve by making today’s bandh (shutdown) a historic success,” Bajwa said. “This movement underscores the legitimacy of their demands and the failure of both the AAP-led Punjab government and the BJP-led central government to address their concerns. Farmers are, and will always be, the backbone of our nation.” Bajwa expressed grave concern over the ongoing hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, which has now entered its 35th day. He underscored the farmers’ key demand for an assured Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops, calling it essential to protect their livelihoods. Bajwa accused the AAP government of ignoring this critical issue and instead working with the BJP to undermine the farmers’ peaceful agitation.“Reports of a significant police force being deployed at Patiala Police Lines are deeply troubling,” Bajwa said. “Why has such a force been assembled? Is this preparation to intimidate or harm peaceful protesters? Let me be clear—if the Punjab Police uses any force and farmers are injured or harmed in any way, the responsibility will lie squarely on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This will be an unforgivable act of betrayal against the very people who elected him.” Bajwa also questioned Mann’s inaction at the national level. “Why hasn’t Bhagwant Mann sought time from the Prime Minister or the Home Minister to resolve this urgent matter? Why is he leaving it to bureaucrats and police officials instead of taking the lead? Farmers’ demands, especially for MSP, are not just state issues—they require national-level intervention,” he added. In his closing remarks, Bajwa issued a stern warning: “Punjab’s farmers and their demands for MSP cannot be ignored or suppressed. The people of Punjab will not tolerate betrayal, whether from the BJP or the AAP government. Both parties must understand that Punjab’s voice and its farmers’ rights cannot be silenced.” He urged the government to immediately meet the farmers’ demands, refrain from using force against peaceful protesters, and protect Punjab’s honor and its agrarian community at all costs.
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