HDK appeals to Centre to hold talks with agitating farmers

Bengaluru: Former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy stated that the Union government should step in and hold talks with the protesting farmers to remove their suspicions.

"Otherwise, the suspicion among farmers & people will continue to grow further. The Centre has appealed to protesting farmers to move to Burari Park if they want it to hear their problems. But farmers have not accepted this as they view it as a pre-condition to initiate talks. Hence, it is better to withdraw such a condition. My sincere suggestion is to hear the grievances of farmers at the place where they are presently located or at a place of their choice," he said.

"The farmers have been staging a dharna at Singhu border for the last five days. This is winter and the harsh weather in Delhi makes anyone shiver. It is not right to leave farmers in such an adverse condition during the Covid-19 pandemic in the interest of their health," he added.

Kumaraswamy also stated that the Centre would be responsible if any protestors face health problems.