Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar urges action as farmer distress grows

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns about the ongoing distress faced by farmers, warning that the nation could face consequences if their patience continues to be tested. His remarks followed protests by farmers from Uttar Pradesh at the Delhi-Noida border. Dhankhar stressed the importance of fulfilling promises made to farmers and questioned the reasons for their stress despite India’s rising global stature, urging for practical policy solutions and fair pricing for their produce.