Farmers Protest Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi says we will change PM

There are three issues here, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. “The first is of loan waiver, implementation of MS Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations and a minimum support price for their product. PM Modi’s Fasal Bhima Yojana is nothing but deception. It is nothing but BJP’s ‘kisano ki loot’ yojana,” points out Kejriwal.

We should remove a Prime Minister who cannot speak for the farmers. This country cannot be run by just one person and one party. “I assure the farmers of India, we are with you, don't feel afraid. Aapki shakti ne is desh ko banaya hai,” said Rahul Gandhi.

“Modi ji had promised MSP will be increased, PM promised bonus, but look at the situation right now, empty speeches are being given and nothing else,” the Congress chief added.

There are two main issues before the country - One is the issue of farmers and the other is that of unemployment. If the government can write off Rs 3.5 lakh crore of 15 industrialists, then they can waive off the loans of all the farmers.

Congress president has arrived at the farmer’s rally to extend support to the farmers who have been demanding a special Parliament session to address their needs

Speaking at the rally, CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury compared PM Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah to Kauravas Duryodhana and Dushasana. He asserts that this government will be brought down as both Modi and Shah are looting the country.

“BJP, Modi and RSS have only one weapon in hand that is Ram Temple. As the elections are approaching, they have started chanting ‘Ram Ram’,” points out Yechury.

A midnight session was held to implement GST, so when why can’t a session be called to address farmers’ woes.

Leaders of several Oppostion parties are expected at the rally. Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani and former JNUSU leader Kanhaiya Kumar are already at the rally. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and Congress President Rahul Gandhi are expected.

The Delhi police said the farmers were given permission for the rally with conditions.

Deputy commissioner of police, New Delhi, Madhur Verma said, “Delhi Police held multiple rounds of talks with farmers’ leaders and gave permission for rallying from Ramlila Maidan to Jantar Mantar, with conditions.”

“We have made proper arrangements for traffic and security. More than 8,000 farmers reached Ramlila Maidan. They will conclude their march at Parliament Street,” he added.

The Delhi traffic police has said that around 1,000 traffic personnel have been deployed to plan diversions and to keep traffic smooth. They will be giving live updates on Twitter and Facebook

The farmers are pressing for a special session of the Parliament to discuss agrarian crisis, higher crop prices and farm loan waiver. There has been heavy deployment of police around the march routes.

Agitating farmers, who have come together under the banner of the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), reached the Parliament street. The traffic in the area has been affected due to the rally carried out by the farmers, tweeted Delhi traffic police.