Govt itself is misguided about farm laws: Farmer leader

Agencies

December 28, 2020

New Delhi, Dec 28: Till now, the government was calling the farmers who were against the new agricultural law misguided, but now a farmer leader has said that the government itself is misguided about the agricultural reforms.

Farmer leader Joginder Singh said that the government wants to change the fate of the farmers by implementing the model of agrarian reform which has failed in other countries.

Joginder Singh is the President of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan), an organisation of Punjab. He said that the government itself is misguided about agrarian reform because this model has failed in America.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had accused the opposition of misleading the farmers and said that when (then Prime Minister) Narasimha Rao started economic reforms in 1991, it took four-five years for positive results to come. He said that if we cannot wait four-five years to see the good results of the agricultural reforms implemented by the Narendra Modi government, then we can wait at least for two years.

To a question asked on the Defence Minister's statement, Joginder Singh said that the Mandi law was abolished in Bihar in 2006 itself and today everyone knows the condition of the farmers of Bihar. He said, therefore, there is no need to wait much to see the results of the new law, rather we already have examples.

The protest of farmers on the borders of Delhi against the new agricultural laws implemented by the central government continues on the 33rd day on Monday. Leaders of agitating farmer organisations are demanding repeal of the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act 2020, Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Price Assurance and Agricultural Services Agreement Act 2020 and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020.

These were introduced in September after the passage of three Agri Bills introduced in the Monsoon Session of Parliament in both Houses. However, earlier through an ordinance, these laws came into force from June 5.

The next round of talks is proposed on December 29 to resolve the deadlock between the government and farmer organisations regarding these three laws. This is the first among the four issues in the agenda for this dialogue by the farmers organisations, which has been sent to the government.

In addition, they want to negotiate with the government on the procedure and provisions to provide a legal guarantee for procurement on a profitable MSP suggested by the National Farmers Commission. The other two issues proposed for the next round of negotiations include the Commission Ordinance for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas, amendments in 2020 that are necessary to exclude farmers from the penal provisions of the ordinance and changes in the draft of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020.

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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