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Farmers suspend protest on Haryana-Punjab border, to meet Union minister Manohar Lal on Sep 4

In a significant development, farmers protesting at the Haryana-Punjab border have decided to halt their agitation, which started on August 16. Their demands for a legal guarantee on MSP and dissatisfaction with the proposed India-US trade agreement were the main concerns. Following the intervention of Haryana officials, the farmers were assured of a meeting with Union Minister Manohar Lal set for September 4, prompting the suspension of their protest.In a significant development, farmers protesting at the Haryana-Punjab border have decided to halt their agitation, which started on August 16. Their demands for a legal guarantee on MSP and dissatisfaction with the proposed India-US trade agreement were the main concerns. Following the intervention of Haryana officials, the farmers were assured of a meeting with Union Minister Manohar Lal set for September 4, prompting the suspension of their protest. 

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