Farmers seek hike in compensation for land

Thousands of farmers on Monday reiterated their demands including compensation hike for the acquired lands for developmental projects, implementation of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, and release of jailed farmers at a "Mahapanchayat" held under the banner of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) at the Zero Point.

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On the occasion, senior farmer leader Rakesh Tikait underlined the need to open communication channels with the administration through the "Mahapanchayat". "Our goal today was to pave the way for dialogue with the administration, and that pathway has now opened. Talks with officials will now take place at the table," he said.

Stating that farmers' issues, including land compensation and government policies, would be discussed with the authorities, Tikait said the government was willing to discuss the matters and hoped to find solutions through negotiations. "Officials need to come to the table for discussions. The government must stop exploiting farmers' land," he added.