Chandigarh Farmers Continue Protests, Demand Legal MSP and Loan Waivers

Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – Addressing the media in Chandigarh, Sarwan Singh Pandher, a prominent farmer leader, reiterated the farmers’ unwavering commitment to their demands for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the waiving off of farm loans. The ongoing protests, which have garnered significant attention, show no signs of abating until the farmers’ demands are met.

Continuous Protests for Legal Guarantee of MSP and Loan Waivers

Sarwan Singh Pandher emphasized the farmers’ determination, stating, “We are continuously protesting and demanding a law for legal guarantee of MSP and waiving off farm loans. This movement will continue until our demands are resolved.” The farmers’ movement, which has been active for over a year, seeks to secure financial stability and fair treatment for farmers across the country.

Recent Developments and Government Response

The protests have seen various rounds of talks between farmer leaders and government officials. In a recent meeting, Pandher highlighted the importance of a legally binding MSP to ensure farmers receive fair compensation for their produce. He also called for the waiving off of farm loans to alleviate the financial burden on farmers.

VIDEO | Addressing media in Chandigarh, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "We are continuously protesting and demanding a law for legal guarantee of MSP and waiving off farm loans. This movement will continue until our demands are resolved."

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Support from Political Leaders and Organizations

Several political leaders and organizations have expressed solidarity with the farmers’ cause. Pandher urged the Punjab state government to pass a resolution in support of the farmers’ demands and to address the proposed new agri-marketing policy. He also appealed to political parties to raise the issues of farmers and support their movement.

The Role of Farmer Leaders in the Movement

Farmer leaders like Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Manjit Singh Rai have played crucial roles in mobilizing support and organizing protests. Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 2024, continues to advocate for the farmers’ demands. The farmers’ movement has seen significant participation from various regions, including Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.

Future Plans and Continued Protests

The farmers have planned to resume their “Delhi Chalo” march on March 25 if their demands are not met during the next round of talks with the central government. Pandher warned against attempts to forcibly acquire farmers’ land and emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing issues.