Summary:
It also marked the end of a 60-day farmers’ dharna in Bijnor.At least 50,000 farmers were affected by the delay. Besides, agriculturists, under the banner of Azad Kisan Union, attempted to immolate in front of district magistrate office on February 4. According to Bijnor mill’s administrative officer AK Singh, the mills have cleared all the previous year’s dues. Administration and farmers used all sorts of pressure tactics to ensure the mills give in to their demand.According to officials, there are 10 sugar mills in UP which failed to pay farmers’ dues in time. Farmers sitting on a dharna for 60 days have withdrawn their agitation,” he said..