Tue Sep 03 00:47:38 UTC 2024: – The Supreme Court has formed a committee to address concerns of protesting farmers, urging them to avoid political influences and unrealistic demands
– The committee will be led by Justice Nawab Singh and will engage with farmers to find solutions to their grievances
– The court directed the Punjab and Haryana High Court to identify specific issues for the committee to address
– The court urged farmers to remove tractors from protest sites and clear blocked borders once their concerns are addressed
– Chief secretaries and directors general of police from Punjab and Haryana instructed to cooperate with the committee
– The decision comes in response to a petition filed by the Haryana government challenging a previous order to reopen the border
– The court emphasized the need for empathy in addressing issues faced by marginalized farmers in Punjab and Haryana
– The Supreme Court aims to bridge the trust gap between the government and protesting farmers by establishing a neutral committee for constructive dialogue.

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