New Delhi The Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Tuesday said a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops cannot be brought in a hurry without consulting all stakeholder. He urged the protesting farmer groups to have a structured discussion with the government on the issue.
cautioned the protesting farmers
In an interview Munda also cautioned the protesting farmers to be “aware and alert” about some elements which could defame their protest for political benefits.
Munda is part of the ministerial delegation that held two rounds of discussion with the farmers’ groups, including Samyuka Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha in Chandigarh, to resolve their concerns.
However, as the talks remained inconclusive, farmers’ groups have started their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Tuesday.
“In the two rounds of discussions, we agreed to many of their demands. But there was no agreement on certain issues. The talks are still on,” Munda said.
Centre has agreed many demands
He said the Centre has agreed to meet many of their demands that can be done at the administrative level.
However, a policy guaranteeing an MSP requires a holistic approach taking into consideration the views of all stakeholders, including the state governments, the minister said.