Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Gives Positive Assurance

to SKM Delegation

Chandigarh, 19 June (H.S.): A delegation of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Punjab) today

called on the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, at Lok Bhavan, Punjab, Chandigarh, and submitted a

memorandum highlighting various issues and demands concerning the farming

community.

The delegation raised several key issues, including a legal

guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), debt relief for farmers and

agricultural labourers, conservation of water resources, crop insurance, land

acquisition matters, withdrawal of cases related to farmers’ agitations, and

other important concerns affecting the agricultural sector.

Gulab Chand Kataria assured the delegation that he

would personally take up all the issues and demands raised by the farmers with

both the Punjab Government and the Government of India and make every possible

effort towards their resolution.

He stated that matters relating to Punjab’s agriculture,

water resources and the livelihood of farmers are of utmost importance and

deserve serious consideration.

The Governor urged the SKM to submit a detailed proposal

outlining not only their demands but also practical and long-term solutions so

that the issues could be effectively presented before the concerned

governments.

The Governor also informed the delegation that the proposal

regarding the withdrawal of FIRs registered against farmer leaders in

Chandigarh has already been sent to the Hon’ble President of India for approval

and that the necessary process is currently underway.

The representatives of the SKM expressed their gratitude to

the Governor for patiently hearing their concerns and for assuring them that

their issues would be taken up with the concerned governments.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH