If the government does not comply with the demands of the farmers, a march to D Chowk has been threatened.
On the third day of the standoff, little progress has been made in the negotiations between the federal administration and the protesting farmers.
The farmers in Islamabad are adamant, and the government’s fourth attempt to persuade them to quit their sit-in failed once more.
Numerous farmers protested loudly on Friday about the rising prices of fertiliser and power, which have significantly reduced their revenue.
The government has been given until tomorrow at 11 a.m. by their representative group, Kisan Ittihad Union (Oct 01, 2022).
Chairman of the Kisan Ittihad Union, Khalid Butt, stated, “I have taken time from Kisan tonight,” adding that the farmers will go and commit themselves in front of the Capitol the next day.
According to officials, the farmers came from all over the province of Punjab and demanded the reinstatement of the old tube-well energy cost of Rs 5.3 per unit as well as the elimination of all taxes and modifications. In addition, they want to reduce the 400% urea rate and put an end to the illicit market sale of fertilisers. They also sought higher prices for sugarcane and wheat.
The government of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and the leaders of the farmers had discussions, but they were unable to break the impasse.
The farmer requested that the government postpone the invoices and change the electricity cost. Additionally, they pushed for lower electricity costs.
The D-Chowk neighbourhood in front of the parliament building has been threatened by the farmers.
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