Punjab CM, earlier, expressed that the state government has addressed nearly all the millers' demands
Punjab Farmers Protest Latest News Today: As announced, the Punjab farmers kicked off a one-day protest against the state government over various demands, including paddy procurement. Reportedly, the farmers resorted to a road blockade at a few places in Punjab for an indefinite period from October 26 to protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and other issues.
The Chairman of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Krantikari) Punjab, Surjeet Singh Phul earlier told ANI "We will protest at 1 pm and sit on the streets." In the meanwhile, it has been reported that the chakka jam for an indefinite period will be held at one place each in Sangrur and Moga districts and at Phagwara and Batala.
Earlier on Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had called on the Central Government to assist with the paddy procurement, aiming to clear the state's mandis and facilitate wheat production for the upcoming harvest season.
"I have spoken to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and requested him to find a solution to the problem of rice millers as soon as possible because all the demands are related to the central government," Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said while speaking to ANI on Tuesday.
He also expressed that the state government has addressed nearly all the millers' demands regarding Punjab.