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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday praised BJP government's efforts to support farmers, particularly in relation to fertilizer prices. He claims that his government provided Urea and DAP at lower prices to farmers, unlike the Congress party, which he accuses of neglecting the issue during their tenure.
"... Our government gave Urea and DAP at cheaper prices to the farmers... Congress did not pay attention to the increased prices of urea and DAP during its tenure because they are anti-farmer... As of now, under the supervision of Narendra Modi, the prices are under control...," said Saini. He said that that the prices of the Urea and DAP were very high during the tenure of the Congress. "During their tenure, the price went up from Rs 400 to Rs 1200. They are doing politics". Saini also highlighted the benefits of the One Nation-One Election initiative, arguing that it will save time and money, allowing development projects to progress smoothly. He criticised the Congress party for opposing the measure, suggesting they don't want the nation to develop. "... It will save our money and time... Congress does not want the development of the nation...," he added. Meanwhile, earlier today, farmers protesting at the Khanauri border rejected the Supreme Court-appointed committee, with Sarwan Singh Pandher, General Secretary of the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, stating that the committee failed to address the issues in a timely manner and that any future discussions would only be held with the central government if it is willing to engage. Speaking to ANI, Pandher said, "Yesterday both the unions at the Khanauri border made a decision and put it before the country. The committee formed by the Supreme Court failed to resolve all the issues on time...Earlier, we had pointed out the reasons why we were unable to meet the committee. Now if there will be talks, it will be with the central government, if the central government wants to talk. Now both unions have expressed their inability to meet the committee." The farmers were scheduled to meet with the committee today but refused, citing several reasons, including the demand for talks with the central government. In his letter addressed to retired Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Justice Nawab Singh (Committee head), Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) said, "As you may already be aware, I have been on a hunger strike at the Khanauri border since November 26. Today marks the 22nd day of my strike, and I trust you are apprised of my medical condition. My hunger strike was announced on November 4 by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, which was 43 days ago. Since then, 22 days have passed since the strike began." "Was this committee waiting for my demise? We did not expect such insensitivity from esteemed members of your committee. Considering my medical condition and the plight of the injured farmers at the Shambhu border, both of our organizations have decided that we are unable to attend the meeting with you. Henceforth, any discussions regarding our demands will only take place directly with the central government," Dallewal added. In September, the Supreme Court constituted a committee headed by Justice Nawab Singh (Retd) to address the demands and grievances of farmers agitating at the Shambhu border. (ANI)
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