Khattar Assures Farmers On Key Demands After Four-Hour Gurugram Meeting; Leaders Await Action

September 4, 2026

Gurugram: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar held a nearly four-hour meeting with a delegation of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) in Gurugram to discuss the farmers’ 10-point charter of demands, including legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), the India-US trade deal, electricity issues and compensation for transmission lines.

The meeting continued until around 11 PM, with 13 farmer representatives from different states participating in the discussions.

After the meeting, Khattar said the government would work towards addressing the farmers’ demands at the earliest after holding consultations with the concerned ministries. Farmer leaders, however, said they had received assurances but would consider the talks successful only when concrete action is taken.

Farmers call government response positive

The farmer delegation described the discussions as serious and comprehensive, saying all 10 demands were discussed directly with the Union Minister.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) convener Jagdeep Singh Dallewal said the meeting focused on the concerns and apprehensions of farmers as well as the government’s position on the issues raised.

Among the major issues discussed were the India-US trade deal, legal guarantee for MSP, agricultural infrastructure, smart meters and electricity subsidies.

Farmer leaders said the latest meeting was significant because they received what they described as the government’s first positive response on several sensitive issues.

Agriculture, dairy likely to remain outside India-US trade deal

One of the key demands was to keep agriculture and dairy products outside the India-US trade agreement.

Farmers have expressed concern that opening these sectors to greater international competition could affect Indian farmers and the dairy industry.

During the meeting, the government reportedly assured the delegation that agriculture and dairy would be kept out of the deal and that an official clarification would be issued.

On the demand for a legal guarantee for MSP, Khattar said he would consult the Agriculture Ministry and facilitate direct discussions between farmers and the concerned department.

Farmers seek compensation for HT transmission lines

The delegation also raised the issue of compensation for high-tension transmission lines passing through agricultural land.

The government assured farmers that a new compensation policy would be formulated, with the stated objective of protecting farmers’ interests.

Another major demand was the withdrawal of police cases and legal proceedings filed against farmers during various agitations.

Farmer leaders said that if the cases were withdrawn within the next 8-10 days, it would be seen as a significant step towards resolving the standoff.

Demand to restore 2013 Land Acquisition Act

Farmers also demanded the restoration of provisions under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.

Their demands include obtaining written consent from 75 per cent of affected farmers before land acquisition, compensation at four times the market rate and greater preference for acquiring barren land.

The government is expected to examine the demand and take a decision after consultations.

Farmers say assurances are not enough

Farmer leaders maintained that assurances alone would not be sufficient and that they would judge the government’s response based on actual decisions.

Secretary Hardeep Singh Gill said farmers would be satisfied only after their demands were implemented. He added that if the government fulfils two to four major demands within the next five to 10 days, farmers would have greater confidence that concrete steps were being taken in their interest.

The Gurugram meeting has therefore opened a fresh channel of dialogue between the government and the protesting farmers, but the next few days are expected to be crucial in determining whether the assurances translate into concrete decisions.