Tue Dec 03 18:28:18 UTC 2024: ## Vice President Demands Answers on Unfulfilled Farmer Promises Amidst Rising Protests
**New Delhi, [Date]** – Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today publicly challenged the Union government over its failure to deliver on promises made to farmers, directing pointed questions at Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a centenary ceremony for ICAR-CIRCOT. Dhankhar highlighted India’s rising global stature, contrasting it with the ongoing struggles and distress faced by the nation’s farmers.
“Policy-making is not on the right track,” Dhankhar declared, demanding clarification on unmet promises and a concrete plan to address farmer grievances. He noted the ongoing protests, stating, “There was a movement last year, there is a movement this year too. The wheel of time is turning, we are not doing anything.”
The Vice President’s remarks come amidst a surge in farmer protests. Yesterday, farmers marched on Delhi, creating significant traffic disruptions, to press for demands including guaranteed compensation and the full implementation of recently enacted laws. Farmers have been camped at border points between Punjab and Haryana since February. Minister Chouhan offered no immediate response to the Vice President’s direct challenge. Dhankhar, a known advocate for farmers’ rights, underscored the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the contrast between India’s international ascent and the continued plight of its agricultural community.
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