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New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers’ organisations, has announced a nationwide protest on August 10 to press the government to address a range of long-pending agricultural demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), comprehensive loan waivers and the repeal of certain Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
The farmers’ body said it would launch Rail Roko, Rasta Roko and Jail Bharo movements if their demands continue to be ignored. According to SKM leaders, delays in resolving agricultural issues have increased economic distress in rural India. It has affected farmers’ livelihoods. The August 10 mobilisation is expected to have participation from…