Sunny Deol urges everyone to 'not come between farmers and Centre' amid agitation

Amid farmers agitation gaining momentum with more people joining protests, former actor and BJP Lok Sabha MP Sunny Deol stated on Sunday that he stands with both farmers and his party. Taking to Twitter, Deol urged "entire world" to refrain from any intervention when deliberations between farmers and Central governments are alrey taking place. While asserting that he stands with farmers, he also exuded confidence that government will come to right conclusion by holding discussions with farmers. He also stated that he kws many people are trying to take vant of situation and are also trying to hinder process.

"I request whole world that matter is between our farmers and government. Do t come between m, because both will find a way after discussions. I kw that many people want to take benefits from it and are creating problems. y are t thinking of farmers. y may have ir own nda," he said.

In statement that Deol posted on Twitter, he also mentioned about Deep Siddhu, an actor turned activist, whose video h gone viral in which he could be seen arguing with Policeman in Haryana. Reportedly Siddhu is also said to have been supporting cause of Khalistan while pretending to be standing up for protesting farmers.

"Deep Siddhu, who was with me during election has t been with me for a long time and whatever he is speaking or doing, he is all on his own and I am in way related to his activities. I stand with my party and farmers and will always be with farmers. Our government always thinks for betterment of farmers and I am sure that government will come to  right conclusion after holding talks with farmers," he ded.

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After eleven days into protests and five rounds of deliberations, farmers still demand withdrawal of farm laws, despite government assurance on continuation of Minimum Support Price (MSP) and APMC Mandi system and also asserting willingness to dress concerns of farmers. However, farmers' unions have however decided to go ahe with Bharat Bandh on December 8 with several political parties across country supporting decision.

What are farm laws?

Farmers' Produce Tre and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 aims at freeing  farmers from constraints of state Agriculture Produce Market Committees whereby y would be able to sell ir produce anywhere. Meanwhile,  Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 protects and empowers farmers to eng with processors, wholesalers, large retailers, exporters for farm services. This entails provision of contract farming. Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 specifies that supply of foodstuffs including cereals, pulses, potato, edible oilseeds, and oils shall be regulated only under exceptional circumstances. 

What are farmers' concerns?

Farmers are of opinion that laws will affect MSP mechanism and APMC Mandi system. Moreover, with freeing of farm sector, farmers think y will be left to mercy of private sector entities. However, government has assured m that MSP and Mandi system will t be impacted and laws would allow farmers to sell ir produce outside of Mandis without involvement of middlemen and commission nts who take away a substantial chunk of revenue meant for farmers. However, farmers are still free to sell ir produce through conventional medium of Mandis system. government also contended that Agricultural Budget and MSP has only increased during Modi government keeping interest of farmers in mind.

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