AAP delegation meets Gujarat CM, presents 11 key farmers’ demands including compensation, free electricity, and MSP support across the state.

A delegation from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Gujarat State President Isudan Gadhvi, met Chief Minister of Gujarat in Gandhinagar today to present 11 major demands of farmers from across the state. The meeting took place at Swarnim Sankul and was attended by senior leaders including MLAs Gopal Italia and Chaitar Vasava, State Organization Secretary Manoj Sorathia, National Joint Secretary Raju Solanki, State Youth President Brijraj Solanki, State Vice President Gauri Desai, Central Zone Executive President Dr. Jewel Vasra, and State Chief Spokesperson Dr. Karan Barot, among others.

During the meeting, Gopal Italia highlighted that farmers in Gujarat are facing multiple challenges, and the AAP has actively engaged with them through farmer “Mahapanchayats” organized in North Gujarat, Central Gujarat, and Saurashtra. These gatherings helped the party collect detailed feedback and understand the pressing issues of farmers in various regions. The delegation presented these concerns to the Chief Minister, focusing on 11 critical demands.

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11 Key Demands of Gujarat Farmers by AAP:

1. Immediate abolition of the “Kadda Pratha” practice in all markets, with strict action against violators.

2. Farmers should not be pressured to deliver crops to warehouses or factories instead of APMC markets.

3. Compensation of ₹50,000 per hectare for crops damaged due to unseasonal rains, paid within a month, similar to the Punjab AAP model.

4. Direct and timely payment of price differences to dairy farmers in all unions.

5. Provision of 12 hours of free electricity daily to farmers.

6. Withdrawal of police cases registered against farmers during Haddad and Sabar Dairy movements, and immediate release of imprisoned farmers.

7. Purchase of all crops by the government at Minimum Support Price (MSP).

8. Timely and adequate supply of fertilizers to farmers.

9. Pending payments to sugarcane farmers from sugar mills must be cleared, and closed mills should be restarted.

10. Cotton procurement by CCI should start from October 1 instead of December.

11. Full compensation to farmers for high-tension power lines passing through their lands.

Gopal Italia emphasized that farmers across Gujarat are looking towards the AAP with hope. He stated that the party has presented a model similar to the Punjab government, which compensates farmers, sharecroppers, and farm laborers promptly. Italia clarified that these demands are not political but are essential to sustaining agriculture in Gujarat.

He further noted that rising cultivation costs, unpredictable weather conditions, and damage from wild animals are threatening the livelihood of farmers. Practices like Kadda in APMC markets and installation of railway and power lines without farmers’ consent are forcing them to abandon farming. The AAP delegation urged the Gujarat government to take swift decisions on these 11 demands to ensure the welfare of farmers and the survival of agriculture in the state.

This meeting underlines AAP’s commitment to addressing farmers’ concerns and reflects the party’s focus on agriculture as a priority in Gujarat’s governance.

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