Farmers' protest- Thousands gather for Mahapanchayat in BJP's stronghold, Lucknow

  • Indian farmers today held a massive rally to demand that MSP be extended to all produce, and not just rice and wheat.
  • The protest movement, which started almost a year ago, against the 3 farm laws, has not ended yet.
  • Though PM Narendra Modi has withdrawn the laws, but farmers are still not satisfied. They say that many issues are pending.
  • Thousands have gathered for the Mahapanchayat in Lucknow, where BJP seeks to hold onto power in the state elections due early next year.
  • Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has clarified that the farmers will not go home until the discussions are held with the govt.