Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu thanks farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for ending hunger strike

ANI April 7, 2025 141 views

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has expressed gratitude to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for ending his hunger strike, signaling a potential breakthrough in ongoing agricultural disputes. The central government has extended an invitation for a crucial dialogue on May 4, demonstrating commitment to resolving farmer concerns. Three key Union ministers are actively engaged in fostering a constructive conversation with farmer representatives. The government aims to build mutual trust and find a comprehensive solution to the farmers' demands, particularly regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP).

"The centre wanted to build mutual confidence with the farmers" - Ravneet Singh Bittu
New Delhi, April 6: Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, on Sunday expressed his heartfelt gratitude to veteran farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for ending his fast at Bittu's request.

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Centre invites farmers for crucial dialogue on May 4

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BJP ministers collectively appeal for peaceful resolution

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MSP committee touring country to understand farmer needs

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Promising negotiations to address agricultural concerns

He hoped that this gesture would foster harmony and mutual trust between the farmers and the central government.

Bittu said that the centre had always tried to maintain cordial relations with farmers all over the country. What happened at the Khanauri and Shambu borders was unfortunate, and the AAP government is solely responsible for removing the farmers' dharna by force.

He said that the state government had let down the farmers, and the BJP-led government would never approve the use of coercive methods to deal with the agitating farmers.

He added that the Centre had invited farmers to a meeting on May 4, and talks would continue until a final solution was reached. He said that the May 4 meeting would be a continuation of previous meetings, and he was very optimistic that the major issue of giving MSP on crops would be resolved in a few more meetings.

He said that the centre had the responsibility to look after the interests of farmers all over the country. The MSP committee was touring the country and connecting with farmers for their local needs. The central government was serious about all the farmers' demands and was trying to create a countrywide consensus, he said.

Bittu said that all three Union ministers, Piyush Goyal, Shivraj Chauhan, and Prahlad Joshi, had collectively appealed to the farmers to join dialogue with the centre and reach a conclusive end. He said that the three ministers who were engaged in the dialogue were most worried about Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health.

The Union minister assured the farmers that no arrests would be made, as the Punjab government had done. The centre wanted to build mutual confidence with the farmers.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
This is a positive step towards reconciliation. Hope both sides can find common ground in the upcoming meetings. Farmers deserve fair treatment and policies that support their livelihoods.
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Priya M.
Glad to see dialogue continuing! 🙏 But I wish the government had acted sooner to prevent the hunger strike in the first place. Farmers' concerns are genuine and need urgent attention.
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the minister's efforts, I'm skeptical about the MSP promises. We've heard similar assurances before. Actions speak louder than words - let's see what actually gets implemented.
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Sunita R.
My father was a farmer and I know how hard they work. It's good that Dallewal ji ended his fast, but the government must address the root issues, not just temporary solutions. The MSP system needs complete overhaul!
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Karan J.
Why is this being politicized? Both state and central governments need to work together for farmers' welfare instead of blaming each other. We need solutions, not political point-scoring.
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Neha P.
Health should always come first, so I'm relieved the hunger strike ended. Hope the May 4 meeting brings concrete results. Farmers feed our nation - they deserve security and respect 💚

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