He said that if the government does not accept the demands of the farmers, then I will once again sit for the ‘Jan Andolan’, which will be similar to the Lokpal movement.

Explain that in the last few months, thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab, have been opposing three new agricultural laws, which they think can be exploited by the private sector to buy their crops at low prices.

Highlighting the important role of farmers in the country, Anna Hazare said that no law can be approved against a farmer in a country, which is highly dependent on agriculture. If the government does so, then the movement against it is justified. Significantly, the farmers called for a Bharat Bandh on 8 December.

Farmers warn of dharna on railway tracks

On the other hand, farmers protesting on the Singhu border have once again warned the Government of India. Farmer leader Buta Singh said that the strike is still going on in front of toll plazas, malls, Reliance pumps, BJP leaders’ offices and homes in Punjab. Apart from this, dharna will be allowed outside all the DC offices of Punjab on 14th. Along with this, the farmer leader said that we had given an ultimatum of the 10th that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not listen to our words and did not repeal the laws then all the dharna would come on the railway track. In today’s meeting, it was decided that now people from all over India will go on the railway track. Samyukta Kisan Manch will announce its date soon.

Delhi Noida Border Farmers Protest 

The post Anna Hazare openly supports farmers, warns of ‘mass movement’, like Lokpal appeared first on News in Headlines.

Let us have a look at the key demands of Anna Hazare this time-

Jan Lokpal Bill – Also known as the Citizen Ombudsman Bill, the Jan Lokpal Bill is the anti-corruption bill which is drawn by the prominent society activist seeking the appointment of a Jan Lokpal which is an independent body that investigates corruption cases and complete the investigation within a year. This bill was introduced in the year 2011 by Anna, however, never got fully implemented.

The Lokayuktas– Lokayuktas is an anti-corruption organization within all states. Once implemented, any Government cannot dismiss or transfer the Lokayuktas and it can only be removed by passing an impeachment motion in a state assembly.

Swaminatham Commission Report – Professor Swaminatham, who was chairing the National Commission of Farmers submitted back in the year 2004, submitted five reports within the year 2004-2006 which focused on the cause of farmer distress and the cause of their suicides and also recommended a holistic policy of farmers.

ALSO READ – Lalu Yadav Convicted in Fourth Fodder Scam Case Crest Fundgrove

The post Anna Hazare begins yet another Hunger Strike: Here’s all you need to know about his demands this time appeared first on News in Headlines.