Question

Mention any two main demands of the Bharatiya Kisan Union in 1980s.

Describe any four demands made by the Bharatiya Kisan Union after 1980.

Answer 1

Demands of the Bhartiya Kisan Union in 1980 were:-

• Higher government floor prices for wheat and sugarcane.
• Abolition of restrictions on the interstate movement of farm produce.
• Guaranteed supply of electricity at reasonable rates.
• Waiving of repayments due on loans to farmers
• Provision of a government pension for farmers