‘We can’t sleep while farmers’ problems remain unsolved,’ says Vice President Dhankhar

In his address at an event to mark the 138th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Raja Mahendra Pratap at Bharat Mandapam, Dhankhar said, “The problems of the farmers should be resolved at a fast pace"

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

Asserting that issues related to farmers should be resolved at the earliest, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday that “how can we sleep when the problems of farmers are not being solved quickly?”

In his address at an event to mark the 138th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Raja Mahendra Pratap at Bharat Mandapam, Dhankhar said, “The problems of the farmers should be resolved at a fast pace. If the farmers are in trouble, it is a great loss to the country’s pride and this happens mostly because we keep our voice to ourselves. Today, on this auspicious day, I express my resolve that my doors are open for the farmers. By doing this, I will help in giving a new dimension to freedom… the soul of Raja Mahendra Pratap will get peace.”

“Whatever has happened is past but the path ahead should be right… passage to Viksit Bharat is through the farmland,” Dhankhar said.

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“We have exponential economic upsurge, phenomenal infrastructural growth… our global image is very high but as I said, to attain the status of a developed nation by 2047, the precondition is that our farmers have to be satisfied,” he added.

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Dhankhar’s remarks come at a time when farmer leaders from Punjab have announced to launch a protest march towards Delhi from December 6. Farmers from Punjab and Haryana have been protesting at Shambhu border since February this year.

He also appreciated the efforts of Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in engaging with farmers. “We have to be open to solutions, open to discussion because this is our country… I’m sure there will be a convergence of positive energy to bring about the fastest possible solution to the problems of farmers,” he said.

Harikishan Sharma

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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