Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, October 23
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has reacted to the meeting between the central government and the shelter owners. The party questioned that the central government was aware of all the issues then why delayed addressing them, causing undue distress to farmers and commission agents.
AAP leader Pawan Kumar Tinu said that farmers and commission agents have been protesting continuously, and their crops are deteriorating while the central government remains inactive. He criticized the government for staying asleep on the issue for so long, calling the meeting a mere façade by the BJP. He alleged that the BJP's negative mindset towards Punjab and its vengeful attitude towards farmers have led to this situation, as the party seeks to take revenge for the farmers' protests.
AAP spokesperson Neel Garg said that five years ago, commission agents used to receive 2.5% of the MSP, which has now been reduced to just 45.
AAP spokesperson Bikramjit Passi asserted that the entire issue is related to the central government, which has intentionally created this problem as part of a larger conspiracy to devastate Punjab's farmers.