History reveals that most farmer movements in the country took place before independence, resonating with Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. From 1978 to 1984, the farmers’ movement in Punjab shook the entire country. The Indian Farmers Union demanded higher procurement prices for wheat and rice in Punjab, along with subsidies on electricity, diesel, fertilizers, and debt waivers. Farmer movements created opportunities for politicsMost farmer movements gave birth to a new political trend. Whether it was the Bhatta-Parsaul in Uttar Pradesh or the POSCO resistance movement in Odisha, politics saw opportunities in every farmer movement.

Source: News 24 February 15, 2024 09:59 UTC