On Monday, Lok Sabha member from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, raised the issue of farmers in Parliament, accusing the Narendra Modi government of not fulfilling its promises. He highlighted that farmers are being prevented from entering the national capital, with veteran leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on a 21-day hunger strike. Meet Hayer emphasized that, despite the government's written promise to guarantee MSP after the repeal of controversial laws, this has not been fulfilled. He also pointed out the government's preferential treatment to a few industrialists while neglecting farmers' welfare.
Hayer criticized the government's handling of farmers’ issues, stating that while India is now the world’s fifth-largest economy, it ranks 141st in per capita income, with most people earning less than Rs. 25,000 per month. He reminded the government of its promise in 2014 to double farmers' income, a promise that has not been addressed in the 11 subsequent budgets.
He also raised concerns about the treatment of Punjab’s farmers, noting that despite their significant sacrifices for the nation, they are being denied the right to peacefully protest and come to the national capital. Hayer urged the government to honor its promises and guarantee MSP to prevent further loss of farmers’ lives.