New Delhi, Dec 19: Farmer unions protesting against the three agri laws on Saturday said they will decide their next course of action in the next two-three days, after the Supreme Court earlier this week pointed out it was thinking of setting up an “impartial and independent” panel of agriculture experts and peasants’ unions to resolve the deadlock.
Farmer leader Shiv Kumar Kakka said discussions among unions are currently underway to decide their strategy, adding that they are also seeking legal opinion on the matter.
“Our meetings are being held for the next course of action. We are hopeful that in the next two-three days, we will have clarity on whether we should be part of a committee as suggested by the court,” Kakka told PTI.
Another leader Balbir Singh said farmers will not call off their protests until their demands are met. “We are ready for a long haul. We are here for our rights. We are in the process to decide our stand following the court’s order,” he also said. Thousands of farmers have been staying put at several Delhi border points for the last 23 days, demanding a repeal of the new agri laws.
Meanwhile, All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) Saturday claimed that 33 farmers participating in the ongoing protests have so far died since November 26 due to accidents, illness and cold weather conditions. (PTI)
