Farmers End Protests After Assurance on Punjab's Agriculture Policy

Farmers in Punjab ended their protests following assurances from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that a draft of the new agriculture policy would be shared by September 30. Mann promised that the farmers' suggestions would be incorporated before the policy's implementation. The protest started under the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union.

Farmers in Punjab, who had been protesting against delays in the new agriculture policy's implementation, ended their strike on Friday. This follows assurances from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that a draft of the policy would be provided by September 30.

Chief Minister Mann had a two-hour discussion with leaders from the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union on Thursday. He ensured that the farmers' suggestions will be included before finalizing the policy.

The protest, which began on Sunday, aimed to press for the timely implementation of the agricultural policy. Other demands included the promotion of chemical-free crops and compensation for families of farmers who committed suicide. The strike concluded after Mann's commitment to address these issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)