Tribune News Service
Muktsar, October 14
Farmers on Thursday gheraoed Finance Minister Manpreet Badal’s residence at Badal village from the rear as well.
Earlier, they were lodging protest at the front of his residence.
Meanwhile, their indefinite protest has entered 10th day today. Their talks with the state government had failed yesterday. They are demanding Rs 60,000 per acre compensation for the farmers for the damage of cotton crop due to pink bollworm in five districts of Malwa region.
Besides, they are demanding Rs 30,000 relief for every farm labourer family. The state government had however told their five-member delegation on Wednesday that it can maximum give Rs 12,000 per acre relief to the farmers.
Farmers gherao Manpreet Badal’s residence; demand compensation for damage of cotton crop
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