Rejecting the committee outright, farmer representatives said past experiences with similar committees have taught them that it was futile to expect any tangible results from such panels
Tikait said no government intended to hear the problems of the farmers and they should remain united and firm for peaceful agitations to highlight their issues
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait criticized the government for betraying farmers, citing issues like fertilizer shortages and inadequate compensation for land acquisitions.
Thousands of farmers from the district and nearby areas gathered at the mahapanchayat where their issues, including installation of smart meters, shortage of fertilisers, MSP for crops were discussed