The Supreme Court has rejected a petition regarding the ongoing farmers’ movement, stating that the matter is already under consideration by the court. The bench highlighted that petitions of this nature were being filed repeatedly, sending a wrong message. The petition, filed by Gaurav Luthra, a resident of Punjab, called for the reopening of several state borders, including the Shambhu border, which has been a focal point of protests.
Luthra’s petition requested the Supreme Court to direct the Central, Punjab, and Haryana governments to reopen the borders, arguing that the closure of the borders violated fundamental rights.
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Farmers from Haryana and Punjab have been protesting at the Shambhu border since February 13, demanding various concessions, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops. The protests have focused on several other issues, including the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, pensions for farmers and farm laborers, agricultural loan waivers, and compensation for the families of farmers killed during previous agitations in 2020-21.
The Supreme Court had earlier addressed the farmers’ movement on September 2 by forming a five-member committee headed by Justice Nawab Singh, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court had also advised the farmers to avoid politicizing their movement and to refrain from making unreasonable demands during discussions.
The central government has faced criticism for allegedly not taking significant steps to address the farmers’ concerns. Farmers have claimed that since February 18, there have been no talks with the government to resolve their issues, fueling ongoing frustration. Despite the government’s efforts, the protests continue as farmers demand the fulfillment of their long-standing requests.
While the Supreme Court has dismissed the petition, the situation surrounding the farmers’ movement remains unresolved. The government, along with the appointed committee, faces mounting pressure to engage meaningfully with the protesting farmers and address their demands to bring an end to the ongoing protests.
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