Farmers' Body SKM to Resume Agitation Over Pending Demands

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) announced that it will resume its agitation over pending demands, including a legal guarantee to MSP and loan waivers. The SKM plans to submit a memorandum to the prime minister and the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, and observe 'Quit India Day' as 'Corporates Quit India Day'.

Farmers' body SKM declared on Thursday that it will resume its agitation over unresolved demands such as a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and loan waivers.

The SKM, which spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers' protest, made this announcement following a general body meeting.

The organization plans to resubmit a memorandum to the prime minister and the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha. On August 9, SKM will mark 'Quit India Day' as 'Corporates Quit India Day' with demonstrations across the nation to support its updated charter of demands.