NEW DELHI: In order to share concerns on the developing precarious situation and the rising unrest among the farmers across the country in the context of the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who is continuing fast unto-death struggle and on other pressing issues confronting farmers, farmworkers and the agriculture sector, including the introduction of the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, the National Coordination Committee of the SKM has sought an appointment with Shrimati: Droupadi Murmu the Hon’ble President of India.
The farmers across the country have observed protest in districts on 23rd December 2024 under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, (SKM) and submitted a memorandum to the President of India through the district collectors.
The copy of the letter is attached -
25th December 2024, New Delhi
Request for Appointment with the Hon’ble President of India
To
Shrimati: Droupadi Murmu
The President of India
Rashtrapathi Bhawan
New Delhi
Respected Madam,
In the context of the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and on other pressing issues confronting farmers, farmworkers and the agriculture sector, including the introduction of the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, the farmers across the country has observed protest in districts across the country on 23rd December 2024 under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).
Farmers across the country from more than 500 districts had submitted Memorandum to you (through District Magistrates) soliciting your urgent intervention to facilitate discussion between the Union Government and all the farmer organisations on the long pending genuine demands, the neglect to which has led to the present situation.
A delegation of SKM request an appointment with you at an early date and time convenient to you to share with you our concerns on the precarious situation and the rising unrest among the farmers across the country.
In anticipation of favourable and early action from your end,
With regards
Members of National Coordination Committee of Samyukt Kisan Morch (SKM)