Sources have reported that a group of Tamilnadu farmers who got the nation's attention with their unique way of protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi are planning to restart their agitation, albeit on a larger scale, this July. Meanwhile when speaking to reporters in the national capital, farmers' leader P Ayyakkannu said the decision to hold agitation in New Delhi again was taken after the Tamilnadu government failed to meet their demands.
Moreover the agrarian community, including those from Tamilnadu, have set up a 10 member working committee to begin a nation-wide 'padyathra' demanding implementation of Swaminathan Committee report and providing better MSP (Minimum Support Price) for agricultural produces.
Meanwhile Mr Ayyakkannu, who attended the committee meeting in Delhi yesterday, said the 'padyatra' will begin on July 6 from Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh where five farmers were killed in police firing. They are anticipating a positive reply from the government.
